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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.88, 935.64 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.88, 935.64 and 212.94 is: 319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.88 : 935.64 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.88/935.64 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.88x = 935.64 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.88x = 199,235.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,235.18/623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.35

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