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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.73, 919.16 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.73, 919.16 and 247.56 is: 371.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.73 : 919.16 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.73/919.16 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.73x = 919.16 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.73x = 227,547.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,547.25/612.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.37

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