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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.12, 836.37 and 344.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.12, 836.37 and 344.09 is: 474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.12 : 836.37 = 344.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.12/836.37 = 344.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.12x = 836.37 × 344.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.12x = 287,782.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,782.37/606.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.79

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