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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.08, 923.36 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.08, 923.36 and 250.80 is: 375.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.08 : 923.36 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.08/923.36 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.08x = 923.36 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.08x = 231,578.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,578.69/616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.89

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