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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.15, 522.74 and 194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.15, 522.74 and 194.38 is: 291.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.15 : 522.74 = 194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.15/522.74 = 194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.15x = 522.74 × 194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.15x = 101,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,610.69/348.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.86

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