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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.19, 854.48 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.19, 854.48 and 339.42 is: 468.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.19 : 854.48 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.19/854.48 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.19x = 854.48 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.19x = 290,030.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,030.59/619.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.41

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