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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.15, 935.10 and 298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.15, 935.10 and 298.80 is: 447.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.15 : 935.10 = 298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.15/935.10 = 298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.15x = 935.10 × 298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.15x = 279,407.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,407.88/624.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.66

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