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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.43, 841.06 and 347.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.43, 841.06 and 347.45 is: 479.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.43 : 841.06 = 347.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.43/841.06 = 347.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.43x = 841.06 × 347.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.43x = 292,226.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,226.30/609.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.51

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