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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.00, 520.93 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.00, 520.93 and 238.44 is: 356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.00 : 520.93 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.00/520.93 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.00x = 520.93 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.00x = 124,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,212.80/348.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.94

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