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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.26, 906.53 and 344.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.26, 906.53 and 344.39 is: 516.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.26 : 906.53 = 344.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.26/906.53 = 344.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.26x = 906.53 × 344.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.26x = 312,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,199.87/604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.66

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