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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729, 1,094.04 and 344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729, 1,094.04 and 344.25 is: 516.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729 : 1,094.04 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729/1,094.04 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729x = 1,094.04 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729x = 376,623.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,623.27/729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.63

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