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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.13, 927.03 and 252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.13, 927.03 and 252.84 is: 379.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.13 : 927.03 = 252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.13/927.03 = 252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.13x = 927.03 × 252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.13x = 234,392.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,392.79/618.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.20

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