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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.55, 923.54 and 595.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.55, 923.54 and 595.25 is: 891.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.55 : 923.54 = 595.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.55/923.54 = 595.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.55x = 923.54 × 595.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.55x = 549,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,729.59/616.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.62

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