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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.18, 552.81 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.18, 552.81 and 348.06 is: 521.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.18 : 552.81 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.18/552.81 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.18x = 552.81 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.18x = 192,411.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,411.05/369.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.18

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