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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.26, 916.83 and 299.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.26, 916.83 and 299.00 is: 448.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.26 : 916.83 = 299.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.26/916.83 = 299.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.26x = 916.83 × 299.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.26x = 274,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,134.46/611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.48

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