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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.06, 937.35 and 575.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.06, 937.35 and 575.77 is: 859.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.06 : 937.35 = 575.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.06/937.35 = 575.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.06x = 937.35 × 575.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.06x = 539,695.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,695.13/628.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.31

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