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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.83, 932.79 and 484.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.83, 932.79 and 484.61 is: 726.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.83 : 932.79 = 484.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.83/932.79 = 484.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.83x = 932.79 × 484.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.83x = 452,034.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,034.70/621.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.95

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