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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.04, 924.39 and 291.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.04, 924.39 and 291.41 is: 437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.04 : 924.39 = 291.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.04/924.39 = 291.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.04x = 924.39 × 291.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.04x = 269,376.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,376.49/616.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.27

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