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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.47, 523.02 and 194.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.47, 523.02 and 194.17 is: 291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.47 : 523.02 = 194.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.47/523.02 = 194.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.47x = 523.02 × 194.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.47x = 101,554.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,554.79/348.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.43

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