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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.72, 940.60 and 606.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.72, 940.60 and 606.28 is: 911.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.72 : 940.60 = 606.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.72/940.60 = 606.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.72x = 940.60 × 606.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.72x = 570,266.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,266.97/625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.38

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