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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.24, 1,387.92 and 618.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.24, 1,387.92 and 618.06 is: 928.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.24 : 1,387.92 = 618.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.24/1,387.92 = 618.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.24x = 1,387.92 × 618.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.24x = 857,817.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,817.84/924.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.13

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