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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.24, 927.36 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.24, 927.36 and 276 is: 414

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.24 : 927.36 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.24/927.36 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.24x = 927.36 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.24x = 255,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,951.36/618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414

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