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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.92, 930.12 and 254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.92, 930.12 and 254.97 is: 382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.92 : 930.12 = 254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.92/930.12 = 254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.92x = 930.12 × 254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.92x = 237,152.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,152.70/619.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.55

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