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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.72, 930.94 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.72, 930.94 and 209.84 is: 314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.72 : 930.94 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.72/930.94 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.72x = 930.94 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.72x = 195,348.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,348.45/620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.71

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