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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.14, 918.68 and 247.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.14, 918.68 and 247.19 is: 370.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.14 : 918.68 = 247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.14/918.68 = 247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.14x = 918.68 × 247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.14x = 227,082.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,082.68/612.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.97

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