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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.08, 951.60 and 610.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.08, 951.60 and 610.44 is: 844.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.08 : 951.60 = 610.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.08/951.60 = 610.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.08x = 951.60 × 610.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.08x = 580,894.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,894.70/688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.23

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