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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.05, 934.60 and 314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.05, 934.60 and 314.54 is: 471.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.05 : 934.60 = 314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.05/934.60 = 314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.05x = 934.60 × 314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.05x = 293,969.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,969.08/623.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.82

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