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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.73, 930.24 and 597.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.73, 930.24 and 597.06 is: 894.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.73 : 930.24 = 597.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.73/930.24 = 597.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.73x = 930.24 × 597.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.73x = 555,409.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,409.09/620.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.77

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