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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.61, 930.92 and 255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.61, 930.92 and 255.39 is: 383.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.61 : 930.92 = 255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.61/930.92 = 255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.61x = 930.92 × 255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.61x = 237,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,746.38/620.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.09

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