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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.76, 927.07 and 325.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.76, 927.07 and 325.83 is: 488.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.76 : 927.07 = 325.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.76/927.07 = 325.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.76x = 927.07 × 325.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.76x = 302,067.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,067.22/618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.18

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