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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 876.99 and 525.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 876.99 and 525.69 is: 725.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 876.99 = 525.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/876.99 = 525.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 876.99 × 525.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 461,026.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,026.84/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.98

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