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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.83, 928.16 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.83, 928.16 and 207.97 is: 311.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.83 : 928.16 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.83/928.16 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.83x = 928.16 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.83x = 193,026.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,026.07/618.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.92

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