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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.76, 929.82 and 359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.76, 929.82 and 359.70 is: 539.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.76 : 929.82 = 359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.76/929.82 = 359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.76x = 929.82 × 359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.76x = 334,456.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,456.25/619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.65

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