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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.52, 841.08 and 347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.52, 841.08 and 347.44 is: 479.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.52 : 841.08 = 347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.52/841.08 = 347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.52x = 841.08 × 347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.52x = 292,224.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,224.84/609.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.43

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