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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.00, 929.97 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.00, 929.97 and 249.96 is: 374.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.00 : 929.97 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.00/929.97 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.00x = 929.97 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.00x = 232,455.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,455.30/620.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.93

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