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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.13, 921.87 and 341.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.13, 921.87 and 341.35 is: 511.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.13 : 921.87 = 341.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.13/921.87 = 341.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.13x = 921.87 × 341.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.13x = 314,675.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,675.72/615.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.56

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