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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.94, 855.60 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.94, 855.60 and 357.96 is: 494.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.94 : 855.60 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.94/855.60 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.94x = 855.60 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.94x = 306,270.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,270.58/619.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.03

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