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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.97, 929.15 and 592.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.97, 929.15 and 592.43 is: 887.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.97 : 929.15 = 592.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.97/929.15 = 592.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.97x = 929.15 × 592.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.97x = 550,453.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,453.37/619.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.87

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