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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.25, 916.86 and 367.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.25, 916.86 and 367.83 is: 551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.25 : 916.86 = 367.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.25/916.86 = 367.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.25x = 916.86 × 367.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.25x = 337,248.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,248.61/611.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.74

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