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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.06, 915.91 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.06, 915.91 and 303.14 is: 454.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.06 : 915.91 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.06/915.91 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.06x = 915.91 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.06x = 277,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,645.34/611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.36

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