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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.94, 932.25 and 314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.94, 932.25 and 314.02 is: 470.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.94 : 932.25 = 314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.94/932.25 = 314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.94x = 932.25 × 314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.94x = 292,745.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,745.15/621.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.70

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