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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.03, 836.07 and 344.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.03, 836.07 and 344.00 is: 474.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.03 : 836.07 = 344.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.03/836.07 = 344.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.03x = 836.07 × 344.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.03x = 287,603.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,603.90/606.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.57

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