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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.92, 919.11 and 381.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.92, 919.11 and 381.46 is: 572.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.92 : 919.11 = 381.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.92/919.11 = 381.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.92x = 919.11 × 381.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.92x = 350,603.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,603.70/612.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.02

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