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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.03, 918.73 and 247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.03, 918.73 and 247.72 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.03 : 918.73 = 247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.03/918.73 = 247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.03x = 918.73 × 247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.03x = 227,587.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,587.80/613.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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