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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.86, 937.05 and 568.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.86, 937.05 and 568.14 is: 850.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.86 : 937.05 = 568.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.86/937.05 = 568.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.86x = 937.05 × 568.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.86x = 532,375.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,375.59/625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.63

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