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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.16, 2,439.59 and 651.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.16, 2,439.59 and 651.95 is: 978.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.16 : 2,439.59 = 651.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.16/2,439.59 = 651.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.16x = 2,439.59 × 651.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.16x = 1,590,484.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,484.39/1,625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.66

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