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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.94, 934.56 and 406.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.94, 934.56 and 406.86 is: 609.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.94 : 934.56 = 406.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.94/934.56 = 406.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.94x = 934.56 × 406.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.94x = 380,235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,235.08/623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.41

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