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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.76, 918.04 and 395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.76, 918.04 and 395.44 is: 593.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.76 : 918.04 = 395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.76/918.04 = 395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.76x = 918.04 × 395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.76x = 363,029.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,029.74/611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.42

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