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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.04, 1,397.80 and 623.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.04, 1,397.80 and 623.96 is: 934.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.04 : 1,397.80 = 623.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.04/1,397.80 = 623.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.04x = 1,397.80 × 623.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.04x = 872,171.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,171.29/933.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.76

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