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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.70, 935.64 and 315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.70, 935.64 and 315.45 is: 473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.70 : 935.64 = 315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.70/935.64 = 315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.70x = 935.64 × 315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.70x = 295,147.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,147.64/623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.22

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