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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.76, 844.14 and 349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.76, 844.14 and 349.73 is: 482.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.76 : 844.14 = 349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.76/844.14 = 349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.76x = 844.14 × 349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.76x = 295,215.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,215.11/611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.57

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