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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.14, 522.12 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.14, 522.12 and 209.34 is: 313.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.14 : 522.12 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.14/522.12 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.14x = 522.12 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.14x = 109,300.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,300.60/348.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.96

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