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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.04, 912.90 and 530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.04, 912.90 and 530.76 is: 731.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.04 : 912.90 = 530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.04/912.90 = 530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.04x = 912.90 × 530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.04x = 484,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,530.80/662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.88

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