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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.22, 854.57 and 353.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.22, 854.57 and 353.75 is: 488.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.22 : 854.57 = 353.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.22/854.57 = 353.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.22x = 854.57 × 353.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.22x = 302,300.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,300.75/619.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.19

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