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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.81, 931.77 and 312.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.81, 931.77 and 312.93 is: 468.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.81 : 931.77 = 312.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.81/931.77 = 312.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.81x = 931.77 × 312.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.81x = 291,578.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,578.79/621.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.92

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