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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.80, 928.74 and 391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.80, 928.74 and 391.32 is: 586.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.80 : 928.74 = 391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.80/928.74 = 391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.80x = 928.74 × 391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.80x = 363,434.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,434.54/619.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.37

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