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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.23, 938.05 and 570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.23, 938.05 and 570.96 is: 856.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.23 : 938.05 = 570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.23/938.05 = 570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.23x = 938.05 × 570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.23x = 535,587.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,587.60/625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.62

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