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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.61, 935.28 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.61, 935.28 and 212.76 is: 319.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.61 : 935.28 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.61/935.28 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.61x = 935.28 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.61x = 198,990.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,990.17/623.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.09

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