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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.08, 929.97 and 209.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.08, 929.97 and 209.21 is: 313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.08 : 929.97 = 209.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.08/929.97 = 209.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.08x = 929.97 × 209.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.08x = 194,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,554.37/620.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.76

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