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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.90, 844.26 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.90, 844.26 and 349.92 is: 482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.90 : 844.26 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.90/844.26 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.90x = 844.26 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.90x = 295,423.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,423.46/611.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.80

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