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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.78, 977.79 and 607.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.78, 977.79 and 607.83 is: 910.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.78 : 977.79 = 607.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.78/977.79 = 607.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.78x = 977.79 × 607.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.78x = 594,330.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,330.10/652.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.46

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