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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.06, 805.95 and 347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.06, 805.95 and 347.99 is: 480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.06 : 805.95 = 347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.06/805.95 = 347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.06x = 805.95 × 347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.06x = 280,458.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,458.51/584.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.19

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