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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.07, 861.75 and 437.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.07, 861.75 and 437.93 is: 604.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.07 : 861.75 = 437.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.07/861.75 = 437.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.07x = 861.75 × 437.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.07x = 377,386.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,386.18/624.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.72

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