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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.19, 927.32 and 252.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.19, 927.32 and 252.97 is: 379.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.19 : 927.32 = 252.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.19/927.32 = 252.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.19x = 927.32 × 252.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.19x = 234,584.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,584.14/618.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.47

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