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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.22, 929.74 and 294.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.22, 929.74 and 294.82 is: 442.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.22 : 929.74 = 294.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.22/929.74 = 294.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.22x = 929.74 × 294.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.22x = 274,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,105.95/619.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.66

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