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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.28, 928.26 and 358.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.28, 928.26 and 358.54 is: 538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.28 : 928.26 = 358.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.28/928.26 = 358.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.28x = 928.26 × 358.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.28x = 332,818.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,818.34/618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.30

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