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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.67, 919.14 and 265.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.67, 919.14 and 265.93 is: 398.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.67 : 919.14 = 265.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.67/919.14 = 265.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.67x = 919.14 × 265.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.67x = 244,426.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,426.90/612.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.95

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