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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.76, 523.14 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.76, 523.14 and 105.27 is: 157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.76 : 523.14 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.76/523.14 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.76x = 523.14 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.76x = 55,069.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,069.18/348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.90

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