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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.88, 917.56 and 380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.88, 917.56 and 380.76 is: 570.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.88 : 917.56 = 380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.88/917.56 = 380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.88x = 917.56 × 380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.88x = 349,370.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,370.15/611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.98

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