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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.91, 918.99 and 418.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.91, 918.99 and 418.15 is: 626.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.91 : 918.99 = 418.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.91/918.99 = 418.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.91x = 918.99 × 418.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.91x = 384,275.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,275.67/612.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.97

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