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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.91, 984.96 and 348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.91, 984.96 and 348.44 is: 522.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.91 : 984.96 = 348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.91/984.96 = 348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.91x = 984.96 × 348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.91x = 343,194.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,194.54/656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.44

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