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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.43, 522.93 and 345.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.43, 522.93 and 345.73 is: 518.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.43 : 522.93 = 345.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.43/522.93 = 345.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.43x = 522.93 × 345.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.43x = 180,792.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,792.59/348.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.88

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