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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.73, 844.07 and 349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.73, 844.07 and 349.83 is: 482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.73 : 844.07 = 349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.73/844.07 = 349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.73x = 844.07 × 349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.73x = 295,279.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,279.26/611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.70

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