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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.63, 919.76 and 591.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.63, 919.76 and 591.57 is: 888.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.63 : 919.76 = 591.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.63/919.76 = 591.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.63x = 919.76 × 591.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.63x = 544,099.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,099.47/612.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.14

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