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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.98, 930.36 and 254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.98, 930.36 and 254.70 is: 382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.98 : 930.36 = 254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.98/930.36 = 254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.98x = 930.36 × 254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.98x = 236,962.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,962.69/619.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.21

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