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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.69, 522.70 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.69, 522.70 and 166.04 is: 248.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.69 : 522.70 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.69/522.70 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.69x = 522.70 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.69x = 86,786.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,786.08/348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.89

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