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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.62, 855.05 and 339.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.62, 855.05 and 339.85 is: 468.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.62 : 855.05 = 339.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.62/855.05 = 339.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.62x = 855.05 × 339.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.62x = 290,588.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,588.74/619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.98

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