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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.70, 916.64 and 246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.70, 916.64 and 246.29 is: 369.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.70 : 916.64 = 246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.70/916.64 = 246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.70x = 916.64 × 246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.70x = 225,759.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,759.27/611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.07

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