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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.44, 929.86 and 465.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.44, 929.86 and 465.16 is: 697.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.44 : 929.86 = 465.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.44/929.86 = 465.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.44x = 929.86 × 465.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.44x = 432,533.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,533.68/620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.14

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