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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.28, 994.14 and 633.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.28, 994.14 and 633.96 is: 876.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.28 : 994.14 = 633.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.28/994.14 = 633.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.28x = 994.14 × 633.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.28x = 630,244.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,244.99/719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.22

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