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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.05, 926.76 and 305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.05, 926.76 and 305.66 is: 458.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.05 : 926.76 = 305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.05/926.76 = 305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.05x = 926.76 × 305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.05x = 283,273.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,273.46/618.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.33

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