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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.05, 924.41 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.05, 924.41 and 264.62 is: 397.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.05 : 924.41 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.05/924.41 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.05x = 924.41 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.05x = 244,617.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,617.37/616.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.07

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