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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.76, 928.68 and 294.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.76, 928.68 and 294.22 is: 441.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.76 : 928.68 = 294.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.76/928.68 = 294.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.76x = 928.68 × 294.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.76x = 273,236.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,236.23/618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.59

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