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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.03, 924.31 and 231.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.03, 924.31 and 231.19 is: 346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.03 : 924.31 = 231.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.03/924.31 = 231.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.03x = 924.31 × 231.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.03x = 213,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,689.21/616.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.88

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