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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.22, 594.90 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.22, 594.90 and 348.60 is: 480.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.22 : 594.90 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.22/594.90 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.22x = 594.90 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.22x = 207,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,382.14/431.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.92

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