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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.74, 929.28 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.74, 929.28 and 208.56 is: 312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.74 : 929.28 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.74/929.28 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.74x = 929.28 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.74x = 193,810.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,810.64/619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.73

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