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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.85, 929.68 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.85, 929.68 and 208.98 is: 313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.85 : 929.68 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.85/929.68 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.85x = 929.68 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.85x = 194,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,284.00/619.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.44

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