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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.17, 522.25 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.17, 522.25 and 193.86 is: 290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.17 : 522.25 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.17/522.25 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.17x = 522.25 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.17x = 101,242.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,242.90/348.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.79

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