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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.64, 591.48 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.64, 591.48 and 346.32 is: 519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.64 : 591.48 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.64/591.48 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.64x = 591.48 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.64x = 204,841.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,841.35/394.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.06

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