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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.04, 931.97 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.04, 931.97 and 361.44 is: 542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.04 : 931.97 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.04/931.97 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.04x = 931.97 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.04x = 336,851.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,851.24/621.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.40

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