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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.02, 933.14 and 485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.02, 933.14 and 485 is: 726.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.02 : 933.14 = 485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.02/933.14 = 485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.02x = 933.14 × 485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.02x = 452,572.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,572.90/623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.42

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