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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.76, 927.78 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.76, 927.78 and 207.66 is: 311.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.76 : 927.78 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.76/927.78 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.76x = 927.78 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.76x = 192,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,662.79/618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.37

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