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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.07, 936.48 and 277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.07, 936.48 and 277.43 is: 416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.07 : 936.48 = 277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.07/936.48 = 277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.07x = 936.48 × 277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.07x = 259,802.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,802.44/624.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.30

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