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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.22, 925.08 and 308.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.22, 925.08 and 308.39 is: 462.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.22 : 925.08 = 308.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.22/925.08 = 308.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.22x = 925.08 × 308.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.22x = 285,285.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,285.42/616.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.96

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