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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.06, 915.30 and 584.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.06, 915.30 and 584.30 is: 875.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.06 : 915.30 = 584.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.06/915.30 = 584.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.06x = 915.30 × 584.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.06x = 534,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,809.79/611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.22

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