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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.63, 919.22 and 324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.63, 919.22 and 324 is: 486.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.63 : 919.22 = 324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.63/919.22 = 324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.63x = 919.22 × 324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.63x = 297,825.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,825.66/612.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.14

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