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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.48, 931.08 and 236.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.48, 931.08 and 236.00 is: 354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.48 : 931.08 = 236.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.48/931.08 = 236.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.48x = 931.08 × 236.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.48x = 219,729.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,729.04/620.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.13

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