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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.00, 929.72 and 312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.00, 929.72 and 312 is: 467.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.00 : 929.72 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.00/929.72 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.00x = 929.72 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.00x = 290,071.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,071.08/620.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.86

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