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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.23, 934.27 and 314.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.23, 934.27 and 314.91 is: 472.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.23 : 934.27 = 314.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.23/934.27 = 314.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.23x = 934.27 × 314.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.23x = 294,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,210.18/623.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.08

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