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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.88, 927.96 and 207.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.88, 927.96 and 207.91 is: 311.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.88 : 927.96 = 207.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.88/927.96 = 207.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.88x = 927.96 × 207.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.88x = 192,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,932.16/618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.74

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