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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.02, 906.90 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.02, 906.90 and 344.52 is: 517.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.02 : 906.90 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.02/906.90 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.02x = 906.90 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.02x = 312,445.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,445.19/604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.28

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