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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.94, 919.46 and 288.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.94, 919.46 and 288.13 is: 432.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.94 : 919.46 = 288.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.94/919.46 = 288.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.94x = 919.46 × 288.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.94x = 264,924.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,924.01/612.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.22

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