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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.04, 999.72 and 673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.04, 999.72 and 673.20 is: 928.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.04 : 999.72 = 673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.04/999.72 = 673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.04x = 999.72 × 673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.04x = 673,011.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,011.50/725.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.24

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