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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 521.29 and 277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 521.29 and 277.05 is: 414.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 521.29 = 277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/521.29 = 277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 521.29 × 277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 144,424.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,424.14/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.94

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