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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.16, 915.90 and 322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.16, 915.90 and 322.26 is: 482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.16 : 915.90 = 322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.16/915.90 = 322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.16x = 915.90 × 322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.16x = 295,157.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,157.93/611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.95

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