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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.54, 918.84 and 396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.54, 918.84 and 396.27 is: 594.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.54 : 918.84 = 396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.54/918.84 = 396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.54x = 918.84 × 396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.54x = 364,108.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,108.73/612.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.42

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