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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.81, 845.64 and 347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.81, 845.64 and 347.27 is: 479.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.81 : 845.64 = 347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.81/845.64 = 347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.81x = 845.64 × 347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.81x = 293,665.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,665.40/612.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.21

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