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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.93, 916.49 and 367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.93, 916.49 and 367.98 is: 551.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.93 : 916.49 = 367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.93/916.49 = 367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.93x = 916.49 × 367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.93x = 337,248.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,248.15/611.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.13

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