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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.32, 924.64 and 205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.32, 924.64 and 205.47 is: 308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.32 : 924.64 = 205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.32/924.64 = 205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.32x = 924.64 × 205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.32x = 189,985.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,985.27/616.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.26

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