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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.82, 522.85 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.82, 522.85 and 194.82 is: 292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.82 : 522.85 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.82/522.85 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.82x = 522.85 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.82x = 101,861.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,861.64/348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.02

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