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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.27, 931.64 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.27, 931.64 and 236.25 is: 354.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.27 : 931.64 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.27/931.64 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.27x = 931.64 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.27x = 220,098.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,098.77/621.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.27

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