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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.03, 931.87 and 404.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.03, 931.87 and 404.98 is: 608.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.03 : 931.87 = 404.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.03/931.87 = 404.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.03x = 931.87 × 404.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.03x = 377,385.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,385.37/620.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.65

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