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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.95, 918 and 201.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.95, 918 and 201.01 is: 301.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.95 : 918 = 201.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.95/918 = 201.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.95x = 918 × 201.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.95x = 184,527.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,527.18/611.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.54

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