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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.38, 929.37 and 253.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.38, 929.37 and 253.97 is: 381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.38 : 929.37 = 253.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.38/929.37 = 253.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.38x = 929.37 × 253.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.38x = 236,031.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,031.89/619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.08

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