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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.08, 936 and 481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.08, 936 and 481.44 is: 720.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.08 : 936 = 481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.08/936 = 481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.08x = 936 × 481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.08x = 450,627.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,627.84/625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.91

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