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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.09, 846.21 and 391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.09, 846.21 and 391.96 is: 541.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.09 : 846.21 = 391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.09/846.21 = 391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.09x = 846.21 × 391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.09x = 331,680.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,680.47/613.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.00

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