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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.06, 843.03 and 374.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.06, 843.03 and 374.93 is: 517.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.06 : 843.03 = 374.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.06/843.03 = 374.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.06x = 843.03 × 374.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.06x = 316,079.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,079.35/611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.26

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