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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 521.13 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 521.13 and 266.52 is: 399.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 521.13 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/521.13 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 521.13 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 138,891.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,891.57/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.04

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