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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.85, 930.30 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.85, 930.30 and 254.90 is: 382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.85 : 930.30 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.85/930.30 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.85x = 930.30 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.85x = 237,128.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,128.82/619.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.56

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