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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.75, 933.07 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.75, 933.07 and 237 is: 355.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.75 : 933.07 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.75/933.07 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.75x = 933.07 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.75x = 221,137.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,137.00/621.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.67

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