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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.73, 934.23 and 379.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.73, 934.23 and 379.75 is: 568.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.73 : 934.23 = 379.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.73/934.23 = 379.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.73x = 934.23 × 379.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.73x = 354,773.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,773.84/623.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.79

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