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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.73, 523.28 and 322.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.73, 523.28 and 322.61 is: 484.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.73 : 523.28 = 322.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.73/523.28 = 322.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.73x = 523.28 × 322.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.73x = 168,813.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,813.55/348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.08

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