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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.13, 918.99 and 266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.13, 918.99 and 266.35 is: 399.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.13 : 918.99 = 266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.13/918.99 = 266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.13x = 918.99 × 266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.13x = 244,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,772.99/613.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.22

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