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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.80, 928.22 and 294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.80, 928.22 and 294.11 is: 441.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.80 : 928.22 = 294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.80/928.22 = 294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.80x = 928.22 × 294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.80x = 272,992.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,992.67/618.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.16

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