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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.24, 935.52 and 298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.24, 935.52 and 298.96 is: 448.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.24 : 935.52 = 298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.24/935.52 = 298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.24x = 935.52 × 298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.24x = 279,683.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,683.06/624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.04

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