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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.83, 523.15 and 105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.83, 523.15 and 105.29 is: 157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.83 : 523.15 = 105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.83/523.15 = 105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.83x = 523.15 × 105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.83x = 55,082.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,082.46/348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.91

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