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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.83, 932.52 and 274.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.83, 932.52 and 274.93 is: 412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.83 : 932.52 = 274.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.83/932.52 = 274.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.83x = 932.52 × 274.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.83x = 256,375.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,375.39/621.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.30

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