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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.73, 929.74 and 208.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.73, 929.74 and 208.86 is: 313.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.73 : 929.74 = 208.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.73/929.74 = 208.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.73x = 929.74 × 208.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.73x = 194,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,180.85/619.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.33

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