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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.28, 930.75 and 255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.28, 930.75 and 255.03 is: 382.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.28 : 930.75 = 255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.28/930.75 = 255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.28x = 930.75 × 255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.28x = 237,369.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,369.17/620.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.68

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