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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.08, 992.34 and 620.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.08, 992.34 and 620.76 is: 931.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.08 : 992.34 = 620.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.08/992.34 = 620.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.08x = 992.34 × 620.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.08x = 616,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,004.98/661.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.82

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