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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.72, 927.60 and 545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.72, 927.60 and 545.76 is: 818.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.72 : 927.60 = 545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.72/927.60 = 545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.72x = 927.60 × 545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.72x = 506,246.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,246.98/618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.22

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