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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.12, 930.41 and 327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.12, 930.41 and 327.61 is: 491.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.12 : 930.41 = 327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.12/930.41 = 327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.12x = 930.41 × 327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.12x = 304,808.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,808.13/620.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.53

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