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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.52, 931.02 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.52, 931.02 and 295.80 is: 443.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.52 : 931.02 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.52/931.02 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.52x = 931.02 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.52x = 275,395.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,395.72/620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.81

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