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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.04, 923.22 and 359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.04, 923.22 and 359.72 is: 539.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.04 : 923.22 = 359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.04/923.22 = 359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.04x = 923.22 × 359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.04x = 332,100.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,100.70/616.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.09

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