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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.71, 607.48 and 347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.71, 607.48 and 347.30 is: 478.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.71 : 607.48 = 347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.71/607.48 = 347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.71x = 607.48 × 347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.71x = 210,978.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,978.45/440.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.72

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