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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.77, 522.99 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.77, 522.99 and 129.32 is: 193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.77 : 522.99 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.77/522.99 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.77x = 522.99 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.77x = 67,632.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,632.41/348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.92

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