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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.03, 916.57 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.03, 916.57 and 264.12 is: 396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.03 : 916.57 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.03/916.57 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.03x = 916.57 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.03x = 242,086.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,086.32/611.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.19

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