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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.05, 931.02 and 312.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.05, 931.02 and 312.47 is: 468.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.05 : 931.02 = 312.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.05/931.02 = 312.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.05x = 931.02 × 312.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.05x = 290,911.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,911.16/621.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.42

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