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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.42, 918.04 and 351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.42, 918.04 and 351.71 is: 528.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.42 : 918.04 = 351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.42/918.04 = 351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.42x = 918.04 × 351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.42x = 322,878.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,878.38/611.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.08

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