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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.16, 978 and 344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.16, 978 and 344.24 is: 516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.16 : 978 = 344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.16/978 = 344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.16x = 978 × 344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.16x = 336,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,666.72/652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.23

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