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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.03, 524.79 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.03, 524.79 and 308.34 is: 464.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.03 : 524.79 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.03/524.79 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.03x = 524.79 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.03x = 161,813.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,813.75/348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.94

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