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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.93, 545.84 and 346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.93, 545.84 and 346.92 is: 479.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.93 : 545.84 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.93/545.84 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.93x = 545.84 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.93x = 189,362.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,362.81/394.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.48

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