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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.62, 828.96 and 348.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.62, 828.96 and 348.70 is: 481.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.62 : 828.96 = 348.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.62/828.96 = 348.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.62x = 828.96 × 348.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.62x = 289,058.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,058.08/600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.27

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