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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.23, 521.98 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.23, 521.98 and 193.93 is: 290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.23 : 521.98 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.23/521.98 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.23x = 521.98 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.23x = 101,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,225.79/348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.68

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