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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.58, 936.66 and 393.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.58, 936.66 and 393.73 is: 590.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.58 : 936.66 = 393.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.58/936.66 = 393.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.58x = 936.66 × 393.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.58x = 368,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,791.14/624.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.46

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