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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.28, 993.84 and 620.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.28, 993.84 and 620.76 is: 931.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.28 : 993.84 = 620.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.28/993.84 = 620.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.28x = 993.84 × 620.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.28x = 616,936.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,936.12/662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.53

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