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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.75, 838.68 and 345.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.75, 838.68 and 345.73 is: 477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.75 : 838.68 = 345.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.75/838.68 = 345.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.75x = 838.68 × 345.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.75x = 289,956.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,956.84/607.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.10

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