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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.93, 522.86 and 308.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.93, 522.86 and 308.84 is: 462.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.93 : 522.86 = 308.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.93/522.86 = 308.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.93x = 522.86 × 308.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.93x = 161,475.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,475.92/348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.77

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