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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.92, 936.46 and 315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.92, 936.46 and 315.99 is: 474.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.92 : 936.46 = 315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.92/936.46 = 315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.92x = 936.46 × 315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.92x = 295,912.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,912.00/623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.28

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