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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.08, 923.61 and 341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.08, 923.61 and 341.70 is: 513.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.08 : 923.61 = 341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.08/923.61 = 341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.08x = 923.61 × 341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.08x = 315,597.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,597.54/615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.10

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