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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.61, 934.11 and 298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.61, 934.11 and 298 is: 447.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.61 : 934.11 = 298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.61/934.11 = 298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.61x = 934.11 × 298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.61x = 278,364.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,364.78/622.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.09

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