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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.80, 841.53 and 347.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.80, 841.53 and 347.82 is: 480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.80 : 841.53 = 347.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.80/841.53 = 347.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.80x = 841.53 × 347.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.80x = 292,700.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,700.96/609.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.00

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