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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.59, 936.64 and 406.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.59, 936.64 and 406.46 is: 608.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.59 : 936.64 = 406.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.59/936.64 = 406.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.59x = 936.64 × 406.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.59x = 380,706.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,706.69/625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.56

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