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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.11, 607.94 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.11, 607.94 and 344.76 is: 516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.11 : 607.94 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.11/607.94 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.11x = 607.94 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.11x = 209,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,590.68/406.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.09

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