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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.08, 522.24 and 308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.08, 522.24 and 308.04 is: 460.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.08 : 522.24 = 308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.08/522.24 = 308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.08x = 522.24 × 308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.08x = 160,870.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,870.81/349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.84

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