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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.89, 621.60 and 346.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.89, 621.60 and 346.85 is: 519.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.89 : 621.60 = 346.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.89/621.60 = 346.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.89x = 621.60 × 346.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.89x = 215,601.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,601.96/414.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.66

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