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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.47, 930.97 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.47, 930.97 and 235.63 is: 353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.47 : 930.97 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.47/930.97 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.47x = 930.97 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.47x = 219,364.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,364.46/620.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.55

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