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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.74, 920.33 and 381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.74, 920.33 and 381.76 is: 573.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.74 : 920.33 = 381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.74/920.33 = 381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.74x = 920.33 × 381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.74x = 351,338.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,338.67/612.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.39

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