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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.83, 999.79 and 613.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.83, 999.79 and 613.67 is: 845.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.83 : 999.79 = 613.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.83/999.79 = 613.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.83x = 999.79 × 613.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.83x = 613,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,534.60/725.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.29

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