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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.80, 928.05 and 344.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.80, 928.05 and 344.75 is: 517.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.80 : 928.05 = 344.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.80/928.05 = 344.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.80x = 928.05 × 344.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.80x = 319,945.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,945.24/618.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.04

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