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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.43, 933.41 and 428.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.43, 933.41 and 428.02 is: 640.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.43 : 933.41 = 428.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.43/933.41 = 428.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.43x = 933.41 × 428.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.43x = 399,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,516.88/623.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.84

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