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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.10, 915.99 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.10, 915.99 and 226.32 is: 339.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.10 : 915.99 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.10/915.99 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.10x = 915.99 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.10x = 207,306.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,306.86/611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.24

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