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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.03, 837.77 and 345.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.03, 837.77 and 345.09 is: 476.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.03 : 837.77 = 345.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.03/837.77 = 345.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.03x = 837.77 × 345.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.03x = 289,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,102.72/607.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.26

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