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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.77, 955.61 and 613.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.77, 955.61 and 613.78 is: 919.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.77 : 955.61 = 613.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.77/955.61 = 613.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.77x = 955.61 × 613.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.77x = 586,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,528.85/637.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.66

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