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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.09, 837.80 and 345.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.09, 837.80 and 345.08 is: 476.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.09 : 837.80 = 345.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.09/837.80 = 345.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.09x = 837.80 × 345.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.09x = 289,106.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,106.30/607.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.22

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