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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.78, 932.67 and 347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.78, 932.67 and 347.46 is: 521.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.78 : 932.67 = 347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.78/932.67 = 347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.78x = 932.67 × 347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.78x = 324,065.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,065.52/621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.19

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