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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.04, 1,078.65 and 628.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.04, 1,078.65 and 628.83 is: 943.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.04 : 1,078.65 = 628.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.04/1,078.65 = 628.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.04x = 1,078.65 × 628.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.04x = 678,287.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,287.48/719.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.32

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