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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.98, 522.96 and 276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.98, 522.96 and 276.03 is: 413.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.98 : 522.96 = 276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.98/522.96 = 276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.98x = 522.96 × 276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.98x = 144,352.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,352.65/348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.65

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