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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.04, 934.86 and 298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.04, 934.86 and 298.02 is: 447.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.04 : 934.86 = 298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.04/934.86 = 298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.04x = 934.86 × 298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.04x = 278,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,606.98/623.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.17

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