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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 522.64 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 522.64 and 275.84 is: 413.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 522.64 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/522.64 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 522.64 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 144,165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,165.02/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.41

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