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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.00, 847.35 and 348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.00, 847.35 and 348.35 is: 480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.00 : 847.35 = 348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.00/847.35 = 348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.00x = 847.35 × 348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.00x = 295,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,170.14/614.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.73

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