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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.75, 836.04 and 343.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.75, 836.04 and 343.77 is: 474.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.75 : 836.04 = 343.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.75/836.04 = 343.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.75x = 836.04 × 343.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.75x = 287,405.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,405.47/605.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.47

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