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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 522.20 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 522.20 and 232.53 is: 348.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 522.20 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/522.20 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 522.20 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 121,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,427.17/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.89

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