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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.86, 934.98 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.86, 934.98 and 276.70 is: 414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.86 : 934.98 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.86/934.98 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.86x = 934.98 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.86x = 258,708.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,708.97/623.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.69

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