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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.78, 929.64 and 208.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.78, 929.64 and 208.75 is: 313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.78 : 929.64 = 208.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.78/929.64 = 208.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.78x = 929.64 × 208.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.78x = 194,062.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,062.35/619.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.11

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