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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.74, 934.97 and 470.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.74, 934.97 and 470.30 is: 703.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.74 : 934.97 = 470.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.74/934.97 = 470.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.74x = 934.97 × 470.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.74x = 439,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,709.36/624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.83

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