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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 521.79 and 276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 521.79 and 276.22 is: 414.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 521.79 = 276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/521.79 = 276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 521.79 × 276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 144,128.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,128.83/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.12

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