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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.02, 929.82 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.02, 929.82 and 254.64 is: 381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.02 : 929.82 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.02/929.82 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.02x = 929.82 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.02x = 236,769.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,769.36/620.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.88

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