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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.08, 927.59 and 340.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.08, 927.59 and 340.47 is: 510.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.08 : 927.59 = 340.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.08/927.59 = 340.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.08x = 927.59 × 340.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.08x = 315,814.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,814.86/618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.97

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