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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.06, 927.19 and 252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.06, 927.19 and 252.75 is: 379.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.06 : 927.19 = 252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.06/927.19 = 252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.06x = 927.19 × 252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.06x = 234,341.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,341.37/618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.16

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