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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.64, 930.96 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.64, 930.96 and 255.84 is: 383.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.64 : 930.96 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.64/930.96 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.64x = 930.96 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.64x = 238,176.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,176.81/620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.76

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