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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.04, 864.76 and 480.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.04, 864.76 and 480.47 is: 663.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.04 : 864.76 = 480.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.04/864.76 = 480.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.04x = 864.76 × 480.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.04x = 415,488.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,488.83/626.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.68

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