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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 522.39 and 211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 522.39 and 211.35 is: 316.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 522.39 = 211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/522.39 = 211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 522.39 × 211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 110,407.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,407.13/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.61

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