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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.53, 930.68 and 273.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.53, 930.68 and 273.77 is: 410.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.53 : 930.68 = 273.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.53/930.68 = 273.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.53x = 930.68 × 273.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.53x = 254,792.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,792.26/620.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.60

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