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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.74, 930.40 and 346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.74, 930.40 and 346.28 is: 519.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.74 : 930.40 = 346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.74/930.40 = 346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.74x = 930.40 × 346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.74x = 322,177.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,177.18/620.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.02

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