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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.91, 929.21 and 229.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.91, 929.21 and 229.66 is: 344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.91 : 929.21 = 229.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.91/929.21 = 229.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.91x = 929.21 × 229.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.91x = 213,403.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,403.45/619.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.25

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