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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.95, 918.08 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.95, 918.08 and 246.98 is: 370.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.95 : 918.08 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.95/918.08 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.95x = 918.08 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.95x = 226,747.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,747.40/611.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.53

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