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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.09, 522.30 and 246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.09, 522.30 and 246.03 is: 369.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.09 : 522.30 = 246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.09/522.30 = 246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.09x = 522.30 × 246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.09x = 128,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,501.90/348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.16

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