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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 522.60 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 522.60 and 329.76 is: 495.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 522.60 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/522.60 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 522.60 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 172,332.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,332.58/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.21

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