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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.28, 936.24 and 379.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.28, 936.24 and 379.92 is: 570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.28 : 936.24 = 379.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.28/936.24 = 379.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.28x = 936.24 × 379.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.28x = 355,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,696.30/623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.68

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