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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.84, 555.64 and 348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.84, 555.64 and 348 is: 522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.84 : 555.64 = 348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.84/555.64 = 348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.84x = 555.64 × 348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.84x = 193,362.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,362.72/369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.83

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