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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.12, 929.74 and 549.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.12, 929.74 and 549.87 is: 825.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.12 : 929.74 = 549.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.12/929.74 = 549.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.12x = 929.74 × 549.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.12x = 511,236.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,236.13/619.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.75

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