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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.10, 843.20 and 375.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.10, 843.20 and 375.09 is: 517.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.10 : 843.20 = 375.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.10/843.20 = 375.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.10x = 843.20 × 375.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.10x = 316,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,275.89/611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.55

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