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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.70, 841.48 and 344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.70, 841.48 and 344.25 is: 475.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.70 : 841.48 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.70/841.48 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.70x = 841.48 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.70x = 289,680.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,680.32/609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.12

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