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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.56, 916 and 321.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.56, 916 and 321.92 is: 482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.56 : 916 = 321.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.56/916 = 321.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.56x = 916 × 321.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.56x = 294,878.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,878.72/610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.96

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