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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611, 843.03 and 348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611, 843.03 and 348.92 is: 481.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611 : 843.03 = 348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611/843.03 = 348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611x = 843.03 × 348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611x = 294,150.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,150.03/611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.42

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