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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.71, 608.94 and 348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.71, 608.94 and 348.66 is: 522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.71 : 608.94 = 348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.71/608.94 = 348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.71x = 608.94 × 348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.71x = 212,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,313.02/406.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.03

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