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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.91, 841.71 and 348.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.91, 841.71 and 348.01 is: 480.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.91 : 841.71 = 348.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.91/841.71 = 348.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.91x = 841.71 × 348.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.91x = 292,923.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,923.50/609.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.27

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