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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.41, 522.75 and 194.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.41, 522.75 and 194.31 is: 291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.41 : 522.75 = 194.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.41/522.75 = 194.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.41x = 522.75 × 194.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.41x = 101,575.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,575.55/348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.54

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