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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.86, 844.42 and 349.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.86, 844.42 and 349.93 is: 482.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.86 : 844.42 = 349.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.86/844.42 = 349.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.86x = 844.42 × 349.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.86x = 295,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,482.99/611.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.93

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