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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.21, 930.35 and 158.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.21, 930.35 and 158.00 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.21 : 930.35 = 158.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.21/930.35 = 158.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.21x = 930.35 × 158.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.21x = 146,989.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,989.86/620.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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