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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.97, 841.72 and 347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.97, 841.72 and 347.94 is: 480.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.97 : 841.72 = 347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.97/841.72 = 347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.97x = 841.72 × 347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.97x = 292,868.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,868.06/609.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.14

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