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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.23, 523.48 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.23, 523.48 and 194.93 is: 292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.23 : 523.48 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.23/523.48 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.23x = 523.48 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.23x = 102,041.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,041.96/349.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.19

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