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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.56, 846.50 and 348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.56, 846.50 and 348 is: 480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.56 : 846.50 = 348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.56/846.50 = 348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.56x = 846.50 × 348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.56x = 294,580.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,580.26/613.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.12

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