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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.57, 936.86 and 609.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.57, 936.86 and 609.08 is: 913.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.57 : 936.86 = 609.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.57/936.86 = 609.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.57x = 936.86 × 609.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.57x = 570,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,614.96/624.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.61

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