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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.91, 845.80 and 350.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.91, 845.80 and 350.91 is: 484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.91 : 845.80 = 350.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.91/845.80 = 350.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.91x = 845.80 × 350.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.91x = 296,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,799.68/612.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.25

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