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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.08, 933.12 and 586.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.08, 933.12 and 586.44 is: 879.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.08 : 933.12 = 586.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.08/933.12 = 586.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.08x = 933.12 × 586.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.08x = 547,218.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,218.89/622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.66

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