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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.18, 928.92 and 294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.18, 928.92 and 294.56 is: 441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.18 : 928.92 = 294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.18/928.92 = 294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.18x = 928.92 × 294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.18x = 273,622.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,622.68/620.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.20

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