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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.76, 921 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.76, 921 and 267.18 is: 400.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.76 : 921 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.76/921 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.76x = 921 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.76x = 246,072.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,072.78/613.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.93

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