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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.31, 917.09 and 354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.31, 917.09 and 354.75 is: 532.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.31 : 917.09 = 354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.31/917.09 = 354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.31x = 917.09 × 354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.31x = 325,335.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,335.90/611.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.19

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