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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.06, 843.28 and 345.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.06, 843.28 and 345.51 is: 476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.06 : 843.28 = 345.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.06/843.28 = 345.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.06x = 843.28 × 345.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.06x = 291,360.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,360.81/611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.82

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