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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.93, 931.88 and 329.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.93, 931.88 and 329.41 is: 493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.93 : 931.88 = 329.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.93/931.88 = 329.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.93x = 931.88 × 329.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.93x = 306,970.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,970.59/621.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.58

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