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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.38, 916.02 and 367.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.38, 916.02 and 367.29 is: 551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.38 : 916.02 = 367.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.38/916.02 = 367.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.38x = 916.02 × 367.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.38x = 336,444.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,444.99/610.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.21

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