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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.92, 839.12 and 346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.92, 839.12 and 346 is: 477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.92 : 839.12 = 346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.92/839.12 = 346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.92x = 839.12 × 346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.92x = 290,335.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,335.52/607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.59

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