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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.47, 926.91 and 359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.47, 926.91 and 359.73 is: 538.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.47 : 926.91 = 359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.47/926.91 = 359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.47x = 926.91 × 359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.47x = 333,437.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,437.33/619.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.26

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