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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.52, 866.31 and 576.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.52, 866.31 and 576.22 is: 794.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.52 : 866.31 = 576.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.52/866.31 = 576.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.52x = 866.31 × 576.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.52x = 499,185.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,185.15/628.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.22

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