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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.86, 919.33 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.86, 919.33 and 247.64 is: 371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.86 : 919.33 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.86/919.33 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.86x = 919.33 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.86x = 227,657.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,657.67/612.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.47

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