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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.06, 924.90 and 565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.06, 924.90 and 565.12 is: 848.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.06 : 924.90 = 565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.06/924.90 = 565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.06x = 924.90 × 565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.06x = 522,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,679.49/616.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.42

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