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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.59, 522.07 and 324.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.59, 522.07 and 324.29 is: 485.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.59 : 522.07 = 324.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.59/522.07 = 324.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.59x = 522.07 × 324.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.59x = 169,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,302.08/348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.68

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