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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.16, 916.62 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.16, 916.62 and 347.88 is: 521.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.16 : 916.62 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.16/916.62 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.16x = 916.62 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.16x = 318,873.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,873.77/611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.75

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