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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.22, 609.44 and 347.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.22, 609.44 and 347.06 is: 519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.22 : 609.44 = 347.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.22/609.44 = 347.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.22x = 609.44 × 347.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.22x = 211,507.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,507.46/407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.39

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