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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 521.70 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 521.70 and 194.16 is: 291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 521.70 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/521.70 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 521.70 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 101,293.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,293.27/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.02

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