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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.08, 915.77 and 402.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.08, 915.77 and 402.37 is: 603.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.08 : 915.77 = 402.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.08/915.77 = 402.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.08x = 915.77 × 402.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.08x = 368,477.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,477.09/611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.00

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