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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.91, 844.47 and 349.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.91, 844.47 and 349.98 is: 482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.91 : 844.47 = 349.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.91/844.47 = 349.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.91x = 844.47 × 349.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.91x = 295,547.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,547.61/611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.99

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