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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.04, 916.70 and 379.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.04, 916.70 and 379.79 is: 569.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.04 : 916.70 = 379.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.04/916.70 = 379.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.04x = 916.70 × 379.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.04x = 348,147.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,147.01/611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.76

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