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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622, 932.88 and 275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622, 932.88 and 275.28 is: 412.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622 : 932.88 = 275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622/932.88 = 275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622x = 932.88 × 275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622x = 256,803.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,803.21/622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.87

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