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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.96, 933.82 and 212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.96, 933.82 and 212 is: 317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.96 : 933.82 = 212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.96/933.82 = 212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.96x = 933.82 × 212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.96x = 197,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,969.84/622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.79

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