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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.53, 916.93 and 337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.53, 916.93 and 337.55 is: 506.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.53 : 916.93 = 337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.53/916.93 = 337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.53x = 916.93 × 337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.53x = 309,509.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,509.72/611.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.12

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