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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.04, 915.48 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.04, 915.48 and 354 is: 530.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.04 : 915.48 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.04/915.48 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.04x = 915.48 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.04x = 324,079.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,079.92/611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.37

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