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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.04, 916.02 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.04, 916.02 and 368.04 is: 551.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.04 : 916.02 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.04/916.02 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.04x = 916.02 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.04x = 337,132.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,132.00/611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.73

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