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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.12, 932.12 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.12, 932.12 and 296.88 is: 445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.12 : 932.12 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.12/932.12 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.12x = 932.12 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.12x = 276,727.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,727.79/621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.53

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