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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.08, 916.38 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.08, 916.38 and 322.44 is: 483.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.08 : 916.38 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.08/916.38 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.08x = 916.38 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.08x = 295,477.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,477.57/611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.53

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