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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.71, 855.20 and 339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.71, 855.20 and 339.93 is: 469.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.71 : 855.20 = 339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.71/855.20 = 339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.71x = 855.20 × 339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.71x = 290,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,706.44/619.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.10

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