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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.73, 928.78 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.73, 928.78 and 254.10 is: 380.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.73 : 928.78 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.73/928.78 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.73x = 928.78 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.73x = 236,002.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,002.36/619.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.82

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