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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.94, 916.62 and 323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.94, 916.62 and 323.58 is: 484.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.94 : 916.62 = 323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.94/916.62 = 323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.94x = 916.62 × 323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.94x = 296,599.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,599.90/611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.69

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