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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.93, 522.73 and 175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.93, 522.73 and 175.39 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.93 : 522.73 = 175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.93/522.73 = 175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.93x = 522.73 × 175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.93x = 91,681.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,681.61/348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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