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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.54, 916.08 and 302.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.54, 916.08 and 302.45 is: 453.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.54 : 916.08 = 302.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.54/916.08 = 302.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.54x = 916.08 × 302.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.54x = 277,070.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,070.69/611.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.07

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