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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.23, 927.33 and 252.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.23, 927.33 and 252.93 is: 379.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.23 : 927.33 = 252.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.23/927.33 = 252.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.23x = 927.33 × 252.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.23x = 234,549.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,549.58/618.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.39

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