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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.31, 522.02 and 192.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.31, 522.02 and 192.03 is: 287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.31 : 522.02 = 192.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.31/522.02 = 192.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.31x = 522.02 × 192.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.31x = 100,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,242.54/348.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.80

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