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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.41, 930.47 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.41, 930.47 and 181.55 is: 272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.41 : 930.47 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.41/930.47 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.41x = 930.47 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.41x = 168,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,924.96/620.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.28

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