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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.06, 936.12 and 487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.06, 936.12 and 487.44 is: 731.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.06 : 936.12 = 487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.06/936.12 = 487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.06x = 936.12 × 487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.06x = 456,302.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,302.33/624.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.18

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