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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.44, 918.06 and 247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.44, 918.06 and 247 is: 370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.44 : 918.06 = 247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.44/918.06 = 247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.44x = 918.06 × 247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.44x = 226,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,760.82/612.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.26

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