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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.88, 909.47 and 525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.88, 909.47 and 525.64 is: 725.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.88 : 909.47 = 525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.88/909.47 = 525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.88x = 909.47 × 525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.88x = 478,046.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,046.64/658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.54

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