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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.28, 935.96 and 471.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.28, 935.96 and 471.19 is: 706.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.28 : 935.96 = 471.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.28/935.96 = 471.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.28x = 935.96 × 471.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.28x = 441,014.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,014.99/624.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.44

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