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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.85, 937.07 and 405.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.85, 937.07 and 405.71 is: 608.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.85 : 937.07 = 405.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.85/937.07 = 405.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.85x = 937.07 × 405.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.85x = 380,176.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,176.99/624.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.43

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