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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.19, 931.79 and 379.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.19, 931.79 and 379.27 is: 568.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.19 : 931.79 = 379.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.19/931.79 = 379.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.19x = 931.79 × 379.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.19x = 353,399.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,399.99/621.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.91

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