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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.22, 586.13 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.22, 586.13 and 348.84 is: 522.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.22 : 586.13 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.22/586.13 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.22x = 586.13 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.22x = 204,463.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,463.85/391.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.64

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