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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.73, 929.67 and 208.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.73, 929.67 and 208.78 is: 313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.73 : 929.67 = 208.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.73/929.67 = 208.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.73x = 929.67 × 208.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.73x = 194,093.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,093.98/619.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.19

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