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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.90, 836.19 and 344.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.90, 836.19 and 344.00 is: 474.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.90 : 836.19 = 344.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.90/836.19 = 344.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.90x = 836.19 × 344.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.90x = 287,645.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,645.18/605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.74

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