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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.00, 863.83 and 346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.00, 863.83 and 346.22 is: 477.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.00 : 863.83 = 346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.00/863.83 = 346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.00x = 863.83 × 346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.00x = 299,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,070.04/626.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.75

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