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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.27, 935.33 and 495.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.27, 935.33 and 495.75 is: 742.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.27 : 935.33 = 495.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.27/935.33 = 495.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.27x = 935.33 × 495.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.27x = 463,687.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,687.37/624.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.77

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