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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 552.18 and 348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369, 552.18 and 348.18 is: 521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369 : 552.18 = 348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369/552.18 = 348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369x = 552.18 × 348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369x = 192,258.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,258.03/369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.02

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