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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.74, 919.20 and 247.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.74, 919.20 and 247.45 is: 371.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.74 : 919.20 = 247.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.74/919.20 = 247.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.74x = 919.20 × 247.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.74x = 227,456.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,456.39/612.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.21

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