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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.76, 917.66 and 351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.76, 917.66 and 351.64 is: 527.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.76 : 917.66 = 351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.76/917.66 = 351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.76x = 917.66 × 351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.76x = 322,685.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,685.96/611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.47

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