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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611, 915.10 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611, 915.10 and 367.24 is: 550.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611 : 915.10 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611/915.10 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611x = 915.10 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611x = 336,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,061.32/611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.02

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