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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.04, 611.42 and 346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.04, 611.42 and 346.92 is: 519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.04 : 611.42 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.04/611.42 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.04x = 611.42 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.04x = 212,113.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,113.83/408.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.84

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