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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.75, 845.60 and 336.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.75, 845.60 and 336.75 is: 464.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.75 : 845.60 = 336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.75/845.60 = 336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.75x = 845.60 × 336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.75x = 284,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,754.12/612.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.72

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