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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.77, 934.91 and 276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.77, 934.91 and 276.71 is: 414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.77 : 934.91 = 276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.77/934.91 = 276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.77x = 934.91 × 276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.77x = 258,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,698.95/623.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.73

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