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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.35, 930.72 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.35, 930.72 and 254.92 is: 382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.35 : 930.72 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.35/930.72 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.35x = 930.72 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.35x = 237,259.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,259.14/620.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.46

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