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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.01, 841.95 and 389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.01, 841.95 and 389.28 is: 537.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.01 : 841.95 = 389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.01/841.95 = 389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.01x = 841.95 × 389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.01x = 327,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,754.30/610.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.29

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