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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.02, 522.93 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.02, 522.93 and 275.58 is: 412.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.02 : 522.93 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.02/522.93 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.02x = 522.93 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.02x = 144,109.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,109.05/349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.90

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