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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.76, 930.28 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.76, 930.28 and 268.40 is: 402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.76 : 930.28 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.76/930.28 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.76x = 930.28 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.76x = 249,687.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,687.15/619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.88

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