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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.04, 843.23 and 341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.04, 843.23 and 341.82 is: 471.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.04 : 843.23 = 341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.04/843.23 = 341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.04x = 843.23 × 341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.04x = 288,233.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,233.73/611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.71

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