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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.12, 929.75 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.12, 929.75 and 209.18 is: 313.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.12 : 929.75 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.12/929.75 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.12x = 929.75 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.12x = 194,486.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,486.38/620.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.63

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