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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.73, 923.16 and 341.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.73, 923.16 and 341.94 is: 511.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.73 : 923.16 = 341.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.73/923.16 = 341.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.73x = 923.16 × 341.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.73x = 315,666.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,666.61/616.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.84

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