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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.22, 917.10 and 245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.22, 917.10 and 245.91 is: 368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.22 : 917.10 = 245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.22/917.10 = 245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.22x = 917.10 × 245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.22x = 225,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,522.83/611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.97

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