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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.92, 933 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.92, 933 and 297.20 is: 445.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.92 : 933 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.92/933 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.92x = 933 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.92x = 277,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,287.60/621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.86

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