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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.94, 906.30 and 344.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.94, 906.30 and 344.61 is: 516.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.94 : 906.30 = 344.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.94/906.30 = 344.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.94x = 906.30 × 344.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.94x = 312,320.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,320.04/604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.29

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