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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.94, 855.52 and 340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.94, 855.52 and 340.18 is: 469.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.94 : 855.52 = 340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.94/855.52 = 340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.94x = 855.52 × 340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.94x = 291,030.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,030.79/619.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.45

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