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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.88, 933 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.88, 933 and 313.96 is: 471.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.88 : 933 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.88/933 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.88x = 933 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.88x = 292,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,924.68/621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.03

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