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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.13, 521.79 and 194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.13, 521.79 and 194.02 is: 290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.13 : 521.79 = 194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.13/521.79 = 194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.13x = 521.79 × 194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.13x = 101,237.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,237.70/348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.80

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