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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.81, 841.62 and 347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.81, 841.62 and 347.85 is: 480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.81 : 841.62 = 347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.81/841.62 = 347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.81x = 841.62 × 347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.81x = 292,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,757.52/609.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.08

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