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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.13, 521.12 and 298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.13, 521.12 and 298.92 is: 447.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.13 : 521.12 = 298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.13/521.12 = 298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.13x = 521.12 × 298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.13x = 155,773.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,773.19/348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.46

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