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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.82, 523.22 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.82, 523.22 and 88.83 is: 133.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.82 : 523.22 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.82/523.22 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.82x = 523.22 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.82x = 46,474.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,474.57/348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.23

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