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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.32, 917.44 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.32, 917.44 and 245.92 is: 369.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.32 : 917.44 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.32/917.44 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.32x = 917.44 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.32x = 225,616.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,616.84/611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.07

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