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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 522.12 and 193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 522.12 and 193.74 is: 290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 522.12 = 193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/522.12 = 193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 522.12 × 193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 101,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,155.53/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.68

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