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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.74, 929.25 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.74, 929.25 and 254.79 is: 382.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.74 : 929.25 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.74/929.25 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.74x = 929.25 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.74x = 236,763.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,763.61/619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.04

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