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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.75, 936.86 and 316.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.75, 936.86 and 316.45 is: 474.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.75 : 936.86 = 316.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.75/936.86 = 316.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.75x = 936.86 × 316.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.75x = 296,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,465.42/624.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.53

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