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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.71, 837.19 and 341.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.71, 837.19 and 341.09 is: 470.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.71 : 837.19 = 341.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.71/837.19 = 341.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.71x = 837.19 × 341.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.71x = 285,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,558.57/606.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.67

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