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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.75, 522.44 and 239.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.75, 522.44 and 239.05 is: 358.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.75 : 522.44 = 239.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.75/522.44 = 239.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.75x = 522.44 × 239.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.75x = 124,886.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,886.67/348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.10

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