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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.62, 933.83 and 275.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.62, 933.83 and 275.87 is: 413.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.62 : 933.83 = 275.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.62/933.83 = 275.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.62x = 933.83 × 275.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.62x = 257,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,617.67/622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.76

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