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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.54, 926.79 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.54, 926.79 and 310.08 is: 464.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.54 : 926.79 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.54/926.79 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.54x = 926.79 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.54x = 287,379.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,379.04/618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.61

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