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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.95, 930.29 and 254.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.95, 930.29 and 254.75 is: 382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.95 : 930.29 = 254.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.95/930.29 = 254.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.95x = 930.29 × 254.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.95x = 236,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,985.45/619.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.26

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