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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.76, 929.95 and 273.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.76, 929.95 and 273.05 is: 409.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.76 : 929.95 = 273.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.76/929.95 = 273.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.76x = 929.95 × 273.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.76x = 253,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,924.49/619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.71

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