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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.22, 931.83 and 296.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.22, 931.83 and 296.41 is: 444.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.22 : 931.83 = 296.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.22/931.83 = 296.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.22x = 931.83 × 296.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.22x = 276,203.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,203.73/621.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.62

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