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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.76, 855.54 and 395.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.76, 855.54 and 395.99 is: 546.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.76 : 855.54 = 395.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.76/855.54 = 395.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.76x = 855.54 × 395.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.76x = 338,785.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,785.28/619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.64

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