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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.21, 936.08 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.21, 936.08 and 376.80 is: 565.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.21 : 936.08 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.21/936.08 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.21x = 936.08 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.21x = 352,714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,714.94/624.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.06

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