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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.92, 523.18 and 105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.92, 523.18 and 105.41 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.92 : 523.18 = 105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.92/523.18 = 105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.92x = 523.18 × 105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.92x = 55,148.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,148.40/348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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