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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.77, 928.67 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.77, 928.67 and 326.63 is: 490.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.77 : 928.67 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.77/928.67 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.77x = 928.67 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.77x = 303,332.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,332.17/618.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.22

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