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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.85, 936.81 and 331.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.85, 936.81 and 331.99 is: 497.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.85 : 936.81 = 331.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.85/936.81 = 331.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.85x = 936.81 × 331.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.85x = 311,009.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,009.21/624.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.74

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