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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.54, 837.04 and 344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.54, 837.04 and 344.56 is: 475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.54 : 837.04 = 344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.54/837.04 = 344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.54x = 837.04 × 344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.54x = 288,410.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,410.50/606.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.50

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