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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.76, 866.62 and 481.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.76, 866.62 and 481.07 is: 663.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.76 : 866.62 = 481.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.76/866.62 = 481.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.76x = 866.62 × 481.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.76x = 416,904.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,904.88/628.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.06

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