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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.03, 936.07 and 258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.03, 936.07 and 258.84 is: 388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.03 : 936.07 = 258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.03/936.07 = 258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.03x = 936.07 × 258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.03x = 242,292.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,292.36/624.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.27

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