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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.89, 930.16 and 311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.89, 930.16 and 311.74 is: 467.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.89 : 930.16 = 311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.89/930.16 = 311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.89x = 930.16 × 311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.89x = 289,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,966.14/619.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.77

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