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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.24, 926.64 and 496.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.24, 926.64 and 496.92 is: 744.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.24 : 926.64 = 496.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.24/926.64 = 496.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.24x = 926.64 × 496.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.24x = 460,465.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,465.95/618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.80

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