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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.56, 843.92 and 346.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.56, 843.92 and 346.03 is: 477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.56 : 843.92 = 346.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.56/843.92 = 346.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.56x = 843.92 × 346.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.56x = 292,017.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,017.80/611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.50

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