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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.02, 915.37 and 404.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.02, 915.37 and 404.98 is: 606.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.02 : 915.37 = 404.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.02/915.37 = 404.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.02x = 915.37 × 404.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.02x = 370,706.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,706.54/611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.70

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