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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 522.62 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 522.62 and 203.88 is: 306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 522.62 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/522.62 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 522.62 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 106,551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,551.77/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.13

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