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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.94, 928.41 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.94, 928.41 and 253.64 is: 380.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.94 : 928.41 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.94/928.41 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.94x = 928.41 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.94x = 235,480.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,480.64/618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.46

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