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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.02, 929.89 and 290.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.02, 929.89 and 290.75 is: 436.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.02 : 929.89 = 290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.02/929.89 = 290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.02x = 929.89 × 290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.02x = 270,364.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,364.06/620.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.06

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