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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.61, 919.70 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.61, 919.70 and 266.88 is: 400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.61 : 919.70 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.61/919.70 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.61x = 919.70 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.61x = 245,447.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,447.90/613.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.01

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