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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.88, 522.13 and 193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.88, 522.13 and 193.98 is: 291.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.88 : 522.13 = 193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.88/522.13 = 193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.88x = 522.13 × 193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.88x = 101,282.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,282.78/347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.14

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