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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.07, 862.63 and 345.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.07, 862.63 and 345.33 is: 476.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.07 : 862.63 = 345.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.07/862.63 = 345.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.07x = 862.63 × 345.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.07x = 297,891.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,891.15/625.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.57

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