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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.51, 918 and 337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.51, 918 and 337.92 is: 506.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.51 : 918 = 337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.51/918 = 337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.51x = 918 × 337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.51x = 310,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,210.56/612.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.46

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