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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 522.40 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 522.40 and 297.20 is: 446.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 522.40 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/522.40 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 522.40 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 155,257.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,257.28/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.09

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