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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.52, 916.56 and 364.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.52, 916.56 and 364.92 is: 546.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.52 : 916.56 = 364.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.52/916.56 = 364.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.52x = 916.56 × 364.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.52x = 334,471.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,471.08/611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.95

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