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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.92, 919.56 and 323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.92, 919.56 and 323.56 is: 486.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.92 : 919.56 = 323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.92/919.56 = 323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.92x = 919.56 × 323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.92x = 297,532.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,532.83/611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.23

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