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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.44, 919 and 566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.44, 919 and 566 is: 849.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.44 : 919 = 566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.44/919 = 566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.44x = 919 × 566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.44x = 520,154
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,154/612.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.31

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