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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.24, 934.44 and 392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.24, 934.44 and 392.31 is: 587.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.24 : 934.44 = 392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.24/934.44 = 392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.24x = 934.44 × 392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.24x = 366,590.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,590.16/624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.26

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