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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.10, 984.79 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.10, 984.79 and 348.30 is: 521.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.10 : 984.79 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.10/984.79 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.10x = 984.79 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.10x = 343,002.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,002.79/657.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.99

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