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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.03, 926.90 and 288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.03, 926.90 and 288.76 is: 433.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.03 : 926.90 = 288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.03/926.90 = 288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.03x = 926.90 × 288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.03x = 267,650.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,650.20/618.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.07

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