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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.73, 932.97 and 275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.73, 932.97 and 275.07 is: 412.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.73 : 932.97 = 275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.73/932.97 = 275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.73x = 932.97 × 275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.73x = 256,632.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,632.06/621.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.77

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