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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.85, 922.95 and 384.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.85, 922.95 and 384.65 is: 575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.85 : 922.95 = 384.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.85/922.95 = 384.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.85x = 922.95 × 384.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.85x = 355,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,012.72/616.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.53

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