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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.92, 2,499.96 and 625.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.92, 2,499.96 and 625.95 is: 939.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.92 : 2,499.96 = 625.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.92/2,499.96 = 625.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.92x = 2,499.96 × 625.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.92x = 1,564,849.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,849.96/1,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.33

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