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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.73, 522.97 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.73, 522.97 and 246.06 is: 369.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.73 : 522.97 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.73/522.97 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.73x = 522.97 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.73x = 128,682.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,682.00/348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.00

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