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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.34, 607.08 and 231.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.34, 607.08 and 231.35 is: 347.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.34 : 607.08 = 231.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.34/607.08 = 231.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.34x = 607.08 × 231.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.34x = 140,447.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,447.96/404.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.35

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