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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.04, 934 and 486.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.04, 934 and 486.68 is: 728.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.04 : 934 = 486.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.04/934 = 486.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.04x = 934 × 486.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.04x = 454,559.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,559.12/624.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.41

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