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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.54, 590.64 and 348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.54, 590.64 and 348 is: 522.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.54 : 590.64 = 348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.54/590.64 = 348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.54x = 590.64 × 348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.54x = 205,542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,542.72/393.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.29

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