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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.62, 922.82 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.62, 922.82 and 341.84 is: 512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.62 : 922.82 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.62/922.82 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.62x = 922.82 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.62x = 315,456.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,456.79/615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.42

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