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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.82, 522.42 and 211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.82, 522.42 and 211.75 is: 317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.82 : 522.42 = 211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.82/522.42 = 211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.82x = 522.42 × 211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.82x = 110,622.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,622.44/348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.13

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