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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.53, 916.99 and 246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.53, 916.99 and 246.13 is: 369.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.53 : 916.99 = 246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.53/916.99 = 246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.53x = 916.99 × 246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.53x = 225,698.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,698.75/611.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.07

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