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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.76, 522.98 and 129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.76, 522.98 and 129.23 is: 193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.76 : 522.98 = 129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.76/522.98 = 129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.76x = 522.98 × 129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.76x = 67,585.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,585.37/348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.79

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