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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.73, 863.48 and 345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.73, 863.48 and 345.92 is: 477.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.73 : 863.48 = 345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.73/863.48 = 345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.73x = 863.48 × 345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.73x = 298,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,691.55/625.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.35

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