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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.22, 916.02 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.22, 916.02 and 394.32 is: 590.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.22 : 916.02 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.22/916.02 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.22x = 916.02 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.22x = 361,205.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,205.01/611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.96

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