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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.24, 917.22 and 246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.24, 917.22 and 246.04 is: 369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.24 : 917.22 = 246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.24/917.22 = 246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.24x = 917.22 × 246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.24x = 225,672.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,672.81/611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.20

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