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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.83, 523.26 and 102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.83, 523.26 and 102.05 is: 153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.83 : 523.26 = 102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.83/523.26 = 102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.83x = 523.26 × 102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.83x = 53,399.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,399.99/348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.08

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