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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.74, 935.63 and 404.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.74, 935.63 and 404.48 is: 606.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.74 : 935.63 = 404.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.74/935.63 = 404.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.74x = 935.63 × 404.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.74x = 378,443.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,443.62/623.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.73

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