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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.31, 924.46 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.31, 924.46 and 154.08 is: 231.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.31 : 924.46 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.31/924.46 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.31x = 924.46 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.31x = 142,443.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,443.88/616.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.12

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