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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.01, 930.14 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.01, 930.14 and 197.97 is: 296.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.01 : 930.14 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.01/930.14 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.01x = 930.14 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.01x = 184,139.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,139.82/620.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.99

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