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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.91, 930.14 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.91, 930.14 and 254.96 is: 382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.91 : 930.14 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.91/930.14 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.91x = 930.14 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.91x = 237,142.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,142.57/619.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.55

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