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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.27, 919.38 and 266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.27, 919.38 and 266.34 is: 399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.27 : 919.38 = 266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.27/919.38 = 266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.27x = 919.38 × 266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.27x = 244,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,864.70/613.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.28

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