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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613, 918.78 and 338.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613, 918.78 and 338.95 is: 508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613 : 918.78 = 338.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613/918.78 = 338.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613x = 918.78 × 338.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613x = 311,420.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,420.48/613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.03

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