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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.28, 932.13 and 296.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.28, 932.13 and 296.61 is: 445.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.28 : 932.13 = 296.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.28/932.13 = 296.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.28x = 932.13 × 296.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.28x = 276,472.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,472.94/621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.01

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