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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.12, 522.95 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.12, 522.95 and 245.61 is: 368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.12 : 522.95 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.12/522.95 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.12x = 522.95 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.12x = 128,440.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,440.52/348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.95

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