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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.21, 933.77 and 501.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.21, 933.77 and 501.93 is: 753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.21 : 933.77 = 501.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.21/933.77 = 501.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.21x = 933.77 × 501.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.21x = 468,687.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,687.18/622.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.26

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