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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.47, 916.84 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.47, 916.84 and 246.16 is: 369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.47 : 916.84 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.47/916.84 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.47x = 916.84 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.47x = 225,689.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,689.33/611.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.09

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