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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.52, 933.02 and 256.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.52, 933.02 and 256.90 is: 385.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.52 : 933.02 = 256.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.52/933.02 = 256.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.52x = 933.02 × 256.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.52x = 239,692.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,692.84/622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.04

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