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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.76, 844.23 and 349.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.76, 844.23 and 349.79 is: 482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.76 : 844.23 = 349.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.76/844.23 = 349.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.76x = 844.23 × 349.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.76x = 295,298.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,298.99/611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.70

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