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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.62, 924.90 and 593.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.62, 924.90 and 593.74 is: 892.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.62 : 924.90 = 593.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.62/924.90 = 593.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.62x = 924.90 × 593.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.62x = 549,150.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,150.13/615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.03

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