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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.76, 610.02 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.76, 610.02 and 346.56 is: 519.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.76 : 610.02 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.76/610.02 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.76x = 610.02 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.76x = 211,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,408.53/406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.74

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