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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.08, 922.98 and 421.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.08, 922.98 and 421.08 is: 630.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.08 : 922.98 = 421.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.08/922.98 = 421.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.08x = 922.98 × 421.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.08x = 388,648.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,648.42/616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.84

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