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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.28, 919.72 and 288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.28, 919.72 and 288.44 is: 432.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.28 : 919.72 = 288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.28/919.72 = 288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.28x = 919.72 × 288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.28x = 265,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,284.04/613.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.57

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