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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.16, 916.92 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.16, 916.92 and 226.68 is: 340.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.16 : 916.92 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.16/916.92 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.16x = 916.92 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.16x = 207,847.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,847.43/611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.09

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