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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.22, 925.05 and 385.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.22, 925.05 and 385.64 is: 578.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.22 : 925.05 = 385.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.22/925.05 = 385.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.22x = 925.05 × 385.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.22x = 356,736.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,736.28/616.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.91

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