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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.67, 931.10 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.67, 931.10 and 255.36 is: 383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.67 : 931.10 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.67/931.10 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.67x = 931.10 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.67x = 237,765.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,765.70/620.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.08

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