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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.55, 918.09 and 365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.55, 918.09 and 365.18 is: 548.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.55 : 918.09 = 365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.55/918.09 = 365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.55x = 918.09 × 365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.55x = 335,263.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,263.52/611.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.22

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