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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.97, 919.76 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.97, 919.76 and 248.02 is: 372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.97 : 919.76 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.97/919.76 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.97x = 919.76 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.97x = 228,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,118.88/612.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.15

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