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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.95, 522.13 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.95, 522.13 and 246.48 is: 368.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.95 : 522.13 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.95/522.13 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.95x = 522.13 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.95x = 128,694.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,694.60/348.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.81

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