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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.01, 916.65 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.01, 916.65 and 302.94 is: 454.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.01 : 916.65 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.01/916.65 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.01x = 916.65 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.01x = 277,689.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,689.95/611.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.48

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