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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.84, 918.05 and 246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.84, 918.05 and 246.53 is: 369.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.84 : 918.05 = 246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.84/918.05 = 246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.84x = 918.05 × 246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.84x = 226,327.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,327.93/611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.91

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