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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.96, 922.80 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.96, 922.80 and 432.48 is: 647.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.96 : 922.80 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.96/922.80 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.96x = 922.80 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.96x = 399,092.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,092.54/615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.92

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