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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.52, 928.80 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.52, 928.80 and 294.72 is: 441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.52 : 928.80 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.52/928.80 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.52x = 928.80 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.52x = 273,735.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,735.94/619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.85

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