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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.12, 924.60 and 250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.12, 924.60 and 250.84 is: 376.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.12 : 924.60 = 250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.12/924.60 = 250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.12x = 924.60 × 250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.12x = 231,926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,926.66/616.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.43

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