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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.05, 521.48 and 193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.05, 521.48 and 193.94 is: 290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.05 : 521.48 = 193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.05/521.48 = 193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.05x = 521.48 × 193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.05x = 101,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,132.25/348.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.57

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