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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.73, 917.19 and 546.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.73, 917.19 and 546.93 is: 820.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.73 : 917.19 = 546.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.73/917.19 = 546.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.73x = 917.19 × 546.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.73x = 501,638.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,638.73/611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.03

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