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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.16, 933.91 and 315.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.16, 933.91 and 315.23 is: 472.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.16 : 933.91 = 315.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.16/933.91 = 315.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.16x = 933.91 × 315.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.16x = 294,390.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,390.99/623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.42

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