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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.84, 919.98 and 266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.84, 919.98 and 266.80 is: 399.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.84 : 919.98 = 266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.84/919.98 = 266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.84x = 919.98 × 266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.84x = 245,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,450.66/613.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.86

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