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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.74, 929.88 and 295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.74, 929.88 and 295.02 is: 442.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.74 : 929.88 = 295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.74/929.88 = 295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.74x = 929.88 × 295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.74x = 274,333.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,333.20/619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.66

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