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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.92, 1,091.88 and 619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.92, 1,091.88 and 619.92 is: 929.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.92 : 1,091.88 = 619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.92/1,091.88 = 619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.92x = 1,091.88 × 619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.92x = 676,878.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,878.25/727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.88

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