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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.47, 905.96 and 344.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.47, 905.96 and 344.69 is: 516.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.47 : 905.96 = 344.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.47/905.96 = 344.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.47x = 905.96 × 344.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.47x = 312,275.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,275.35/604.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.61

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