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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.94, 847.26 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.94, 847.26 and 377.84 is: 521.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.94 : 847.26 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.94/847.26 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.94x = 847.26 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.94x = 320,128.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,128.72/613.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.43

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