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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.80, 870.50 and 613.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.80, 870.50 and 613.92 is: 853.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.80 : 870.50 = 613.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.80/870.50 = 613.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.80x = 870.50 × 613.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.80x = 534,417.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,417.36/625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.97

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