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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.10, 916.65 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.10, 916.65 and 264.42 is: 396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.10 : 916.65 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.10/916.65 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.10x = 916.65 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.10x = 242,380.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,380.59/611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.63

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