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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.92, 854.10 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.92, 854.10 and 339.16 is: 468.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.92 : 854.10 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.92/854.10 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.92x = 854.10 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.92x = 289,676.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,676.56/618.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.04

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