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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624, 935.58 and 299.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624, 935.58 and 299.19 is: 448.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624 : 935.58 = 299.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624/935.58 = 299.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624x = 935.58 × 299.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624x = 279,916.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,916.18/624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.58

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