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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.85, 930.08 and 254.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.85, 930.08 and 254.95 is: 382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.85 : 930.08 = 254.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.85/930.08 = 254.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.85x = 930.08 × 254.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.85x = 237,122.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,122.21/619.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.55

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