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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.27, 916.35 and 226.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.27, 916.35 and 226.25 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.27 : 916.35 = 226.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.27/916.35 = 226.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.27x = 916.35 × 226.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.27x = 207,324.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,324.19/611.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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