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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.04, 957.76 and 346.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.04, 957.76 and 346.54 is: 519.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.04 : 957.76 = 346.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.04/957.76 = 346.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.04x = 957.76 × 346.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.04x = 331,898.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,898.89/639.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.37

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