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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.18, 930.43 and 584.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.18, 930.43 and 584.83 is: 875.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.18 : 930.43 = 584.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.18/930.43 = 584.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.18x = 930.43 × 584.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.18x = 544,139.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,139.59/621.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.98

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