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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.06, 612.09 and 346.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.06, 612.09 and 346.95 is: 520.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.06 : 612.09 = 346.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.06/612.09 = 346.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.06x = 612.09 × 346.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.06x = 212,364.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,364.63/408.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.43

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