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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.76, 1,339.08 and 618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.76, 1,339.08 and 618 is: 926.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.76 : 1,339.08 = 618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.76/1,339.08 = 618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.76x = 1,339.08 × 618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.76x = 827,551.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,551.44/892.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.96

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