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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.28, 927.64 and 310.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.28, 927.64 and 310.22 is: 465.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.28 : 927.64 = 310.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.28/927.64 = 310.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.28x = 927.64 × 310.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.28x = 287,772.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,772.48/618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.44

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