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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.55, 848.05 and 334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.55, 848.05 and 334.76 is: 461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.55 : 848.05 = 334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.55/848.05 = 334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.55x = 848.05 × 334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.55x = 283,891.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,891.54/614.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.95

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