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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.03, 925.56 and 591.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.03, 925.56 and 591.73 is: 889.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.03 : 925.56 = 591.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.03/925.56 = 591.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.03x = 925.56 × 591.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.03x = 547,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,681.62/616.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.05

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