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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.20, 915.68 and 353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.20, 915.68 and 353.92 is: 530.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.20 : 915.68 = 353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.20/915.68 = 353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.20x = 915.68 × 353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.20x = 324,077.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,077.47/611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.23

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