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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.02, 977.87 and 622.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.02, 977.87 and 622.95 is: 935.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.02 : 977.87 = 622.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.02/977.87 = 622.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.02x = 977.87 × 622.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.02x = 609,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,161.67/651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.71

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