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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.01, 935.33 and 258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.01, 935.33 and 258.70 is: 387.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.01 : 935.33 = 258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.01/935.33 = 258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.01x = 935.33 × 258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.01x = 241,969.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,969.87/624.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.77

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