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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.24, 606.68 and 343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.24, 606.68 and 343.54 is: 514.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.24 : 606.68 = 343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.24/606.68 = 343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.24x = 606.68 × 343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.24x = 208,418.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,418.85/405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.32

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