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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.04, 918.72 and 356.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.04, 918.72 and 356.72 is: 534.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.04 : 918.72 = 356.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.04/918.72 = 356.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.04x = 918.72 × 356.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.04x = 327,725.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,725.80/613.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.59

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