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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.63, 919.08 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.63, 919.08 and 339.12 is: 508.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.63 : 919.08 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.63/919.08 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.63x = 919.08 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.63x = 311,678.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,678.41/612.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.75

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