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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.54, 918 and 334.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.54, 918 and 334.89 is: 501.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.54 : 918 = 334.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.54/918 = 334.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.54x = 918 × 334.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.54x = 307,429.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,429.02/612.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.89

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