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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.73, 926.73 and 374.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.73, 926.73 and 374.75 is: 561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.73 : 926.73 = 374.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.73/926.73 = 374.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.73x = 926.73 × 374.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.73x = 347,292.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,292.07/618.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.30

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