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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.38, 522.55 and 301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.38, 522.55 and 301.94 is: 452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.38 : 522.55 = 301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.38/522.55 = 301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.38x = 522.55 × 301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.38x = 157,779.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,779.30/348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.90

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