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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.26, 905.16 and 346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.26, 905.16 and 346.76 is: 520.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.26 : 905.16 = 346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.26/905.16 = 346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.26x = 905.16 × 346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.26x = 313,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,873.28/603.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.30

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