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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.77, 847 and 334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.77, 847 and 334.01 is: 460.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.77 : 847 = 334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.77/847 = 334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.77x = 847 × 334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.77x = 282,906.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,906.47/613.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.93

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