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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 523.92 and 300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 523.92 and 300.84 is: 451.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 523.92 = 300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/523.92 = 300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 523.92 × 300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 157,616.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,616.09/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.67

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