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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.03, 925.96 and 551.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.03, 925.96 and 551.07 is: 825.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.03 : 925.96 = 551.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.03/925.96 = 551.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.03x = 925.96 × 551.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.03x = 510,268.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,268.78/618.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.64

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