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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.11, 854.67 and 423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.11, 854.67 and 423.64 is: 584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.11 : 854.67 = 423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.11/854.67 = 423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.11x = 854.67 × 423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.11x = 362,072.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,072.40/619.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.83

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