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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.08, 929.84 and 311.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.08, 929.84 and 311.85 is: 467.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.08 : 929.84 = 311.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.08/929.84 = 311.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.08x = 929.84 × 311.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.08x = 289,970.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,970.60/620.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.63

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