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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.71, 930.84 and 181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.71, 930.84 and 181.83 is: 272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.71 : 930.84 = 181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.71/930.84 = 181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.71x = 930.84 × 181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.71x = 169,254.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,254.64/620.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.68

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