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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.01, 843.24 and 348.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.01, 843.24 and 348.97 is: 481.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.01 : 843.24 = 348.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.01/843.24 = 348.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.01x = 843.24 × 348.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.01x = 294,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,265.46/611.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.61

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