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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.06, 932.54 and 256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.06, 932.54 and 256.76 is: 384.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.06 : 932.54 = 256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.06/932.54 = 256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.06x = 932.54 × 256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.06x = 239,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,438.97/622.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.91

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