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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.02, 934.80 and 298.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.02, 934.80 and 298.36 is: 447.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.02 : 934.80 = 298.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.02/934.80 = 298.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.02x = 934.80 × 298.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.02x = 278,906.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,906.93/623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.67

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