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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.06, 941.22 and 512.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.06, 941.22 and 512.86 is: 769.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.06 : 941.22 = 512.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.06/941.22 = 512.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.06x = 941.22 × 512.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.06x = 482,714.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,714.09/627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.81

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