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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.81, 930.15 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.81, 930.15 and 576 is: 865.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.81 : 930.15 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.81/930.15 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.81x = 930.15 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.81x = 535,766.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,766.40/618.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.80

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