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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.76, 916.80 and 337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.76, 916.80 and 337.26 is: 505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.76 : 916.80 = 337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.76/916.80 = 337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.76x = 916.80 × 337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.76x = 309,199.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,199.97/611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.43

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