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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.22, 1,050.92 and 627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.22, 1,050.92 and 627.66 is: 940.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.22 : 1,050.92 = 627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.22/1,050.92 = 627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.22x = 1,050.92 × 627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.22x = 659,620.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,620.45/701.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.68

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