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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.19, 923.82 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.19, 923.82 and 308.19 is: 462.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.19 : 923.82 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.19/923.82 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.19x = 923.82 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.19x = 284,712.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,712.09/616.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.06

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