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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.04, 928.80 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.04, 928.80 and 273 is: 408.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.04 : 928.80 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.04/928.80 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.04x = 928.80 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.04x = 253,562.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,562.40/620.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.95

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