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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.62, 919.80 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.62, 919.80 and 339.42 is: 508.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.62 : 919.80 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.62/919.80 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.62x = 919.80 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.62x = 312,198.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,198.52/613.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.78

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