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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.08, 861.77 and 448.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.08, 861.77 and 448.30 is: 618.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.08 : 861.77 = 448.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.08/861.77 = 448.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.08x = 861.77 × 448.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.08x = 386,330.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,330.46/625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.05

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