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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.00, 934.47 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.00, 934.47 and 252.96 is: 379.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.00 : 934.47 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.00/934.47 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.00x = 934.47 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.00x = 236,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,383.53/623.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.43

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