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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.16, 935.70 and 299.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.16, 935.70 and 299.31 is: 448.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.16 : 935.70 = 299.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.16/935.70 = 299.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.16x = 935.70 × 299.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.16x = 280,064.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,064.37/624.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.71

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