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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.62, 919.16 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.62, 919.16 and 369.32 is: 554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.62 : 919.16 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.62/919.16 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.62x = 919.16 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.62x = 339,464.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,464.17/612.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.12

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