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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.07, 932 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.07, 932 and 231.03 is: 346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.07 : 932 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.07/932 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.07x = 932 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.07x = 215,319.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,319.96/621.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.69

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