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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.11, 522.68 and 288.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.11, 522.68 and 288.95 is: 432.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.11 : 522.68 = 288.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.11/522.68 = 288.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.11x = 522.68 × 288.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.11x = 151,024.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,024.33/349.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.60

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