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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.74, 930.99 and 497.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.74, 930.99 and 497.77 is: 745.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.74 : 930.99 = 497.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.74/930.99 = 497.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.74x = 930.99 × 497.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.74x = 463,418.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,418.89/621.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.36

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