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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.67, 604.13 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.67, 604.13 and 348.84 is: 481.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.67 : 604.13 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.67/604.13 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.67x = 604.13 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.67x = 210,742.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,742.97/437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.51

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