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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.68, 522.06 and 232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.68, 522.06 and 232.97 is: 348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.68 : 522.06 = 232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.68/522.06 = 232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.68x = 522.06 × 232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.68x = 121,622.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,622.82/348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.81

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