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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.41, 609.99 and 348.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.41, 609.99 and 348.81 is: 523.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.41 : 609.99 = 348.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.41/609.99 = 348.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.41x = 609.99 × 348.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.41x = 212,770.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,770.61/406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.54

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