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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.93, 918.99 and 247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.93, 918.99 and 247.29 is: 370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.93 : 918.99 = 247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.93/918.99 = 247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.93x = 918.99 × 247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.93x = 227,257.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,257.04/612.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.77

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