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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.00, 936.23 and 450.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.00, 936.23 and 450.87 is: 676.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.00 : 936.23 = 450.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.00/936.23 = 450.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.00x = 936.23 × 450.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.00x = 422,112.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,112.25/624.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.46

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