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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.75, 997.53 and 624.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.75, 997.53 and 624.25 is: 936.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.75 : 997.53 = 624.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.75/997.53 = 624.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.75x = 997.53 × 624.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.75x = 622,703.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,703.27/664.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.75

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