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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.97, 522.84 and 297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.97, 522.84 and 297.13 is: 445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.97 : 522.84 = 297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.97/522.84 = 297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.97x = 522.84 × 297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.97x = 155,348.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,348.84/348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.17

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