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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.56, 928 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.56, 928 and 329.92 is: 494.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.56 : 928 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.56/928 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.56x = 928 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.56x = 306,165.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,165.76/618.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.97

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