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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.76, 927.96 and 344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.76, 927.96 and 344.98 is: 517.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.76 : 927.96 = 344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.76/927.96 = 344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.76x = 927.96 × 344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.76x = 320,127.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,127.64/618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.37

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