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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.07, 916.12 and 245.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.07, 916.12 and 245.71 is: 368.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.07 : 916.12 = 245.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.07/916.12 = 245.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.07x = 916.12 × 245.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.07x = 225,099.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,099.85/611.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.37

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