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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.23, 923.94 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.23, 923.94 and 250.92 is: 376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.23 : 923.94 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.23/923.94 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.23x = 923.94 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.23x = 231,833.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,833.77/616.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.21

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