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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.24, 836.70 and 344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.24, 836.70 and 344.28 is: 475.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.24 : 836.70 = 344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.24/836.70 = 344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.24x = 836.70 × 344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.24x = 288,059.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,059.08/606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.16

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