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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.02, 927.33 and 293.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.02, 927.33 and 293.61 is: 440.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.02 : 927.33 = 293.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.02/927.33 = 293.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.02x = 927.33 × 293.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.02x = 272,273.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,273.36/618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.56

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