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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.25, 915.97 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.25, 915.97 and 364.20 is: 545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.25 : 915.97 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.25/915.97 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.25x = 915.97 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.25x = 333,596.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,596.27/611.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.76

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