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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 522.10 and 328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 522.10 and 328.78 is: 493.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 522.10 = 328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/522.10 = 328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 522.10 × 328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 171,656.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,656.04/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.18

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