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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.53, 522.81 and 194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.53, 522.81 and 194.55 is: 291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.53 : 522.81 = 194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.53/522.81 = 194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.53x = 522.81 × 194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.53x = 101,712.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,712.69/348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.84

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