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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.84, 855.25 and 383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.84, 855.25 and 383.81 is: 529.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.84 : 855.25 = 383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.84/855.25 = 383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.84x = 855.25 × 383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.84x = 328,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,253.50/619.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.58

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