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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.08, 934.70 and 581.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.08, 934.70 and 581.36 is: 870.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.08 : 934.70 = 581.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.08/934.70 = 581.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.08x = 934.70 × 581.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.08x = 543,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,397.19/624.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.72

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