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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.76, 522.30 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.76, 522.30 and 204.04 is: 305.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.76 : 522.30 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.76/522.30 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.76x = 522.30 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.76x = 106,570.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,570.09/348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.57

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