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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.71, 928.10 and 306.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.71, 928.10 and 306.65 is: 459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.71 : 928.10 = 306.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.71/928.10 = 306.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.71x = 928.10 × 306.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.71x = 284,595.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,595.69/618.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.99

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