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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.73, 923.19 and 550.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.73, 923.19 and 550.93 is: 826.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.73 : 923.19 = 550.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.73/923.19 = 550.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.73x = 923.19 × 550.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.73x = 508,613.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,613.07/615.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.03

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