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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.90, 920.22 and 382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.90, 920.22 and 382.76 is: 574.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.90 : 920.22 = 382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.90/920.22 = 382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.90x = 920.22 × 382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.90x = 352,223.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,223.41/612.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.68

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