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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.44, 929.16 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.44, 929.16 and 254.40 is: 381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.44 : 929.16 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.44/929.16 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.44x = 929.16 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.44x = 236,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,378.30/619.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.60

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