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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.53, 522.45 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.53, 522.45 and 194.63 is: 291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.53 : 522.45 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.53/522.45 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.53x = 522.45 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.53x = 101,684.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,684.44/348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.75

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