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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.78, 523.08 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.78, 523.08 and 202.22 is: 303.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.78 : 523.08 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.78/523.08 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.78x = 523.08 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.78x = 105,777.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,777.24/348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.28

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