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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.22, 590.43 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.22, 590.43 and 348.08 is: 521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.22 : 590.43 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.22/590.43 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.22x = 590.43 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.22x = 205,516.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,516.87/394.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.33

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