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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.16, 916.16 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.16, 916.16 and 226.32 is: 339.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.16 : 916.16 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.16/916.16 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.16x = 916.16 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.16x = 207,345.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,345.33/611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.27

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