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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.99, 919.21 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.99, 919.21 and 366.30 is: 549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.99 : 919.21 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.99/919.21 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.99x = 919.21 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.99x = 336,707.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,707.95/612.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.29

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