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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.71, 930.81 and 230.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.71, 930.81 and 230.74 is: 346.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.71 : 930.81 = 230.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.71/930.81 = 230.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.71x = 930.81 × 230.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.71x = 214,770.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,770.45/620.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.01

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