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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.12, 930.08 and 254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.12, 930.08 and 254.94 is: 382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.12 : 930.08 = 254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.12/930.08 = 254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.12x = 930.08 × 254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.12x = 237,114.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,114.60/620.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.37

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