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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.61, 863.69 and 377.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.61, 863.69 and 377.00 is: 520.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.61 : 863.69 = 377.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.61/863.69 = 377.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.61x = 863.69 × 377.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.61x = 325,607.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,607.75/625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.46

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