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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.06, 927 and 343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.06, 927 and 343.98 is: 515.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.06 : 927 = 343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.06/927 = 343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.06x = 927 × 343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.06x = 318,869.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,869.46/618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.92

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