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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.10, 521.55 and 226.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.10, 521.55 and 226.30 is: 339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.10 : 521.55 = 226.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.10/521.55 = 226.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.10x = 521.55 × 226.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.10x = 118,026.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,026.77/348.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.06

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