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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.08, 929.86 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.08, 929.86 and 209.32 is: 313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.08 : 929.86 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.08/929.86 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.08x = 929.86 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.08x = 194,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,638.30/620.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.89

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