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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.42, 916.71 and 533.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.42, 916.71 and 533.92 is: 801.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.42 : 916.71 = 533.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.42/916.71 = 533.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.42x = 916.71 × 533.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.42x = 489,449.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,449.80/610.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.82

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