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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.47, 918.95 and 247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.47, 918.95 and 247.30 is: 371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.47 : 918.95 = 247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.47/918.95 = 247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.47x = 918.95 × 247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.47x = 227,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,252.80/612.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.04

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