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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.02, 932.76 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.02, 932.76 and 237 is: 355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.02 : 932.76 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.02/932.76 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.02x = 932.76 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.02x = 221,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,064.12/622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.40

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