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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 522.81 and 166.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 522.81 and 166.01 is: 248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 522.81 = 166.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/522.81 = 166.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 522.81 × 166.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 86,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,789.07/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.79

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