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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.18, 927.15 and 367.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.18, 927.15 and 367.89 is: 551.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.18 : 927.15 = 367.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.18/927.15 = 367.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.18x = 927.15 × 367.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.18x = 341,089.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,089.21/618.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.76

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