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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.73, 930.08 and 400.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.73, 930.08 and 400.82 is: 600.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.73 : 930.08 = 400.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.73/930.08 = 400.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.73x = 930.08 × 400.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.73x = 372,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,791.02/620.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.57

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