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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.65, 927.72 and 344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.65, 927.72 and 344.72 is: 516.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.65 : 927.72 = 344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.65/927.72 = 344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.65x = 927.72 × 344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.65x = 319,805.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,805.96/619.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.11

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