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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.04, 936.36 and 299.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.04, 936.36 and 299.02 is: 448.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.04 : 936.36 = 299.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.04/936.36 = 299.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.04x = 936.36 × 299.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.04x = 279,990.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,990.37/624.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.67

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