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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.76, 935.46 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.76, 935.46 and 238.92 is: 358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.76 : 935.46 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.76/935.46 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.76x = 935.46 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.76x = 223,500.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,500.10/623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.31

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