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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.04, 836.31 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.04, 836.31 and 344.08 is: 474.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.04 : 836.31 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.04/836.31 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.04x = 836.31 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.04x = 287,757.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,757.54/606.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.82

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