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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.81, 845.73 and 350.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.81, 845.73 and 350.87 is: 484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.81 : 845.73 = 350.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.81/845.73 = 350.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.81x = 845.73 × 350.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.81x = 296,737.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,737.06/612.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.22

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