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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.03, 915.22 and 379.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.03, 915.22 and 379.98 is: 569.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.03 : 915.22 = 379.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.03/915.22 = 379.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.03x = 915.22 × 379.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.03x = 347,765.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,765.30/611.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.15

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