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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 523.68 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 523.68 and 211.92 is: 318.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 523.68 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/523.68 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 523.68 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 110,978.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,978.27/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.46

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