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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616, 924.04 and 231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616, 924.04 and 231.26 is: 346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616 : 924.04 = 231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616/924.04 = 231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616x = 924.04 × 231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616x = 213,693.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,693.49/616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.91

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