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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 931.82 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 931.82 and 405 is: 606.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 931.82 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/931.82 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 931.82 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 377,387.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,387.10/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.77

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