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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.04, 534.95 and 346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.04, 534.95 and 346.30 is: 474.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.04 : 534.95 = 346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.04/534.95 = 346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.04x = 534.95 × 346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.04x = 185,253.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,253.19/390.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.96

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