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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.24, 919.08 and 247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.24, 919.08 and 247.29 is: 371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.24 : 919.08 = 247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.24/919.08 = 247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.24x = 919.08 × 247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.24x = 227,279.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,279.29/612.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.23

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