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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.71, 522.93 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.71, 522.93 and 117.54 is: 176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.71 : 522.93 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.71/522.93 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.71x = 522.93 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.71x = 61,465.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,465.19/348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.27

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