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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.62, 916.16 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.62, 916.16 and 367.32 is: 551.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.62 : 916.16 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.62/916.16 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.62x = 916.16 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.62x = 336,523.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,523.89/610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.12

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