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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.86, 929.76 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.86, 929.76 and 209.16 is: 313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.86 : 929.76 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.86/929.76 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.86x = 929.76 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.86x = 194,468.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,468.60/619.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.73

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