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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.52, 919.75 and 266.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.52, 919.75 and 266.59 is: 399.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.52 : 919.75 = 266.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.52/919.75 = 266.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.52x = 919.75 × 266.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.52x = 245,194.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,194.19/613.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.65

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