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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.82, 929.94 and 290.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.82, 929.94 and 290.91 is: 436.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.82 : 929.94 = 290.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.82/929.94 = 290.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.82x = 929.94 × 290.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.82x = 270,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,528.85/619.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.46

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