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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.25, 839.49 and 346.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.25, 839.49 and 346.27 is: 477.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.25 : 839.49 = 346.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.25/839.49 = 346.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.25x = 839.49 × 346.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.25x = 290,690.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,690.20/608.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.91

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