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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.76, 855.29 and 340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.76, 855.29 and 340.02 is: 469.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.76 : 855.29 = 340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.76/855.29 = 340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.76x = 855.29 × 340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.76x = 290,816.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,816.56/619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.24

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