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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.19, 521.80 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.19, 521.80 and 314.48 is: 471.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.19 : 521.80 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.19/521.80 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.19x = 521.80 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.19x = 164,096.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,096.18/348.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.29

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