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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.81, 841.29 and 347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.81, 841.29 and 347.69 is: 479.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.81 : 841.29 = 347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.81/841.29 = 347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.81x = 841.29 × 347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.81x = 292,503.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,503.91/609.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.66

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