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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.44, 932.48 and 313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.44, 932.48 and 313.12 is: 469.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.44 : 932.48 = 313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.44/932.48 = 313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.44x = 932.48 × 313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.44x = 291,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,978.14/621.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.84

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