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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.43, 932.04 and 313.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.43, 932.04 and 313.42 is: 470.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.43 : 932.04 = 313.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.43/932.04 = 313.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.43x = 932.04 × 313.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.43x = 292,119.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,119.98/621.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.08

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