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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.76, 943.08 and 483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.76, 943.08 and 483.04 is: 725.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.76 : 943.08 = 483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.76/943.08 = 483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.76x = 943.08 × 483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.76x = 455,545.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,545.36/627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.67

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