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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.71, 522.91 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.71, 522.91 and 202.60 is: 303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.71 : 522.91 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.71/522.91 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.71x = 522.91 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.71x = 105,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,941.33/348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.81

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