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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.93, 522.83 and 184.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.93, 522.83 and 184.39 is: 276.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.93 : 522.83 = 184.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.93/522.83 = 184.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.93x = 522.83 × 184.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.93x = 96,402.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,402.39/348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.28

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