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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.94, 522.90 and 192.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.94, 522.90 and 192.79 is: 288.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.94 : 522.90 = 192.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.94/522.90 = 192.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.94x = 522.90 × 192.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.94x = 100,809.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,809.89/348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.91

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