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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.07, 602.28 and 344.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.07, 602.28 and 344.19 is: 474.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.07 : 602.28 = 344.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.07/602.28 = 344.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.07x = 602.28 × 344.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.07x = 207,298.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,298.75/437.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.29

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