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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.77, 933.03 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.77, 933.03 and 297.14 is: 445.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.77 : 933.03 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.77/933.03 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.77x = 933.03 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.77x = 277,235.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,235.87/621.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.89

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