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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.54, 866.43 and 560.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.54, 866.43 and 560.94 is: 774.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.54 : 866.43 = 560.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.54/866.43 = 560.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.54x = 866.43 × 560.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.54x = 486,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,020.60/627.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.49

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