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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.73, 916.26 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.73, 916.26 and 376.75 is: 564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.73 : 916.26 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.73/916.26 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.73x = 916.26 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.73x = 345,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,200.96/611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.30

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