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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.48, 834.19 and 338.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.48, 834.19 and 338.91 is: 467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.48 : 834.19 = 338.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.48/834.19 = 338.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.48x = 834.19 × 338.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.48x = 282,711.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,711.16/604.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.70

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