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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.88, 931.04 and 598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.88, 931.04 and 598 is: 898.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.88 : 931.04 = 598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.88/931.04 = 598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.88x = 931.04 × 598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.88x = 556,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,761.92/619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.18

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