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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.06, 930.25 and 187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.06, 930.25 and 187.22 is: 280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.06 : 930.25 = 187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.06/930.25 = 187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.06x = 930.25 × 187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.06x = 174,160.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,160.13/620.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.88

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