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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.71, 523.02 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.71, 523.02 and 92.21 is: 138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.71 : 523.02 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.71/523.02 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.71x = 523.02 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.71x = 48,227.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,227.67/348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.30

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