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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.22, 1,379.03 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.22, 1,379.03 and 432 is: 648.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.22 : 1,379.03 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.22/1,379.03 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.22x = 1,379.03 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.22x = 595,738.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,738.80/919.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.10

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