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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.12, 864.04 and 346.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.12, 864.04 and 346.36 is: 477.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.12 : 864.04 = 346.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.12/864.04 = 346.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.12x = 864.04 × 346.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.12x = 299,268.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,268.89/626.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.97

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