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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.02, 836.33 and 343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.02, 836.33 and 343.98 is: 474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.02 : 836.33 = 343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.02/836.33 = 343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.02x = 836.33 × 343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.02x = 287,679.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,679.07/606.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.71

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