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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.84, 844.36 and 349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.84, 844.36 and 349.88 is: 482.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.84 : 844.36 = 349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.84/844.36 = 349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.84x = 844.36 × 349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.84x = 295,424.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,424.68/611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.85

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