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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.72, 916.24 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.72, 916.24 and 354 is: 531.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.72 : 916.24 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.72/916.24 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.72x = 916.24 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.72x = 324,348.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,348.96/610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.09

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