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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.19, 854.58 and 357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.19, 854.58 and 357.36 is: 493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.19 : 854.58 = 357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.19/854.58 = 357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.19x = 854.58 × 357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.19x = 305,392.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,392.71/619.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.21

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