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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.84, 836.03 and 343.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.84, 836.03 and 343.83 is: 474.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.84 : 836.03 = 343.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.84/836.03 = 343.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.84x = 836.03 × 343.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.84x = 287,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,450.48/605.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.47

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