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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.10, 915.72 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.10, 915.72 and 245.73 is: 368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.10 : 915.72 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.10/915.72 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.10x = 915.72 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.10x = 225,019.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,019.88/611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.22

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