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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.88, 841.66 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.88, 841.66 and 347.96 is: 480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.88 : 841.66 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.88/841.66 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.88x = 841.66 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.88x = 292,864.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,864.01/609.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.20

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