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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.04, 939.84 and 482.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.04, 939.84 and 482.32 is: 722.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.04 : 939.84 = 482.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.04/939.84 = 482.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.04x = 939.84 × 482.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.04x = 453,303.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,303.63/627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.93

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