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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.92, 928.80 and 291.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.92, 928.80 and 291.15 is: 436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.92 : 928.80 = 291.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.92/928.80 = 291.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.92x = 928.80 × 291.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.92x = 270,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,420.12/619.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.22

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