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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.83, 1,060.11 and 625.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.83, 1,060.11 and 625.37 is: 939.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.83 : 1,060.11 = 625.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.83/1,060.11 = 625.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.83x = 1,060.11 × 625.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.83x = 662,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,955.69/705.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.26

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