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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.93, 919.38 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.93, 919.38 and 338.88 is: 508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.93 : 919.38 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.93/919.38 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.93x = 919.38 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.93x = 311,559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,559.49/612.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.31

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