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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.83, 845.61 and 350.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.83, 845.61 and 350.87 is: 484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.83 : 845.61 = 350.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.83/845.61 = 350.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.83x = 845.61 × 350.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.83x = 296,693.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,693.64/612.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.13

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