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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.06, 915.03 and 336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.06, 915.03 and 336.86 is: 504.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.06 : 915.03 = 336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.06/915.03 = 336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.06x = 915.03 × 336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.06x = 308,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,232.43/611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.42

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