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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.76, 928.13 and 253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.76, 928.13 and 253.54 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.76 : 928.13 = 253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.76/928.13 = 253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.76x = 928.13 × 253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.76x = 235,316.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,316.81/618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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