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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622, 932.16 and 499.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622, 932.16 and 499.68 is: 748.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622 : 932.16 = 499.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622/932.16 = 499.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622x = 932.16 × 499.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622x = 465,781.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,781.71/622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.85

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