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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.99, 912.97 and 595.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.99, 912.97 and 595.25 is: 888.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.99 : 912.97 = 595.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.99/912.97 = 595.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.99x = 912.97 × 595.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.99x = 543,445.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,445.00/611.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.00

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