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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.76, 928.32 and 253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.76, 928.32 and 253.84 is: 380.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.76 : 928.32 = 253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.76/928.32 = 253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.76x = 928.32 × 253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.76x = 235,644.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,644.75/618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.83

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