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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.83, 994.94 and 605.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.83, 994.94 and 605.35 is: 836.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.83 : 994.94 = 605.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.83/994.94 = 605.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.83x = 994.94 × 605.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.83x = 602,286.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,286.93/719.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.71

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