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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.08, 922.88 and 291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.08, 922.88 and 291.76 is: 437.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.08 : 922.88 = 291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.08/922.88 = 291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.08x = 922.88 × 291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.08x = 269,259.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,259.47/616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.05

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