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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.81, 932.72 and 297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.81, 932.72 and 297.11 is: 445.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.81 : 932.72 = 297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.81/932.72 = 297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.81x = 932.72 × 297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.81x = 277,114.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,114.29/621.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.66

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