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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.76, 870.96 and 532.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.76, 870.96 and 532.84 is: 735.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.76 : 870.96 = 532.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.76/870.96 = 532.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.76x = 870.96 × 532.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.76x = 464,082.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,082.33/630.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.75

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