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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.03, 862.50 and 593.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.03, 862.50 and 593.68 is: 817.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.03 : 862.50 = 593.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.03/862.50 = 593.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.03x = 862.50 × 593.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.03x = 512,047.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,047.35/626.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.93

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