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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.14, 933.02 and 256.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.14, 933.02 and 256.85 is: 385.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.14 : 933.02 = 256.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.14/933.02 = 256.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.14x = 933.02 × 256.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.14x = 239,640.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,640.24/622.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.19

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