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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 522.90 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 522.90 and 194.58 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 522.90 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/522.90 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 522.90 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 101,745.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,745.88/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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