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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.58, 854.99 and 339.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.58, 854.99 and 339.83 is: 468.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.58 : 854.99 = 339.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.58/854.99 = 339.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.58x = 854.99 × 339.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.58x = 290,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,549.76/619.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.94

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