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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.93, 919.41 and 180.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.93, 919.41 and 180.39 is: 270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.93 : 919.41 = 180.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.93/919.41 = 180.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.93x = 919.41 × 180.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.93x = 165,852.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,852.37/612.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.59

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