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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623, 934.62 and 281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623, 934.62 and 281 is: 421.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623 : 934.62 = 281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623/934.62 = 281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623x = 934.62 × 281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623x = 262,628.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,628.22/623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.55

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