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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.19, 843.51 and 375.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.19, 843.51 and 375.27 is: 517.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.19 : 843.51 = 375.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.19/843.51 = 375.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.19x = 843.51 × 375.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.19x = 316,544.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,544.00/611.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.91

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