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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.85, 930.39 and 273.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.85, 930.39 and 273.43 is: 410.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.85 : 930.39 = 273.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.85/930.39 = 273.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.85x = 930.39 × 273.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.85x = 254,396.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,396.54/619.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.42

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